Portugal

United States

Hound

Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Weimaraner

Ancient

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Fawn

Gray
Brown
Red
Blue
Silver

Wiry

Straight

A Portuguese Podengo can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Weimapeake can have a litter of 7-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Eye Injuries

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Urolithiasis
Bloat
Hemophilia A
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hypodysmyelinogenesis

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Liver Ultrasound
Skeletal
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Ear Examination
Eye examination
Full Physical Examination
Hip
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Portuguese Podengos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Weimapeakes are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Portuguese Podengo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Weimapeake, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Portuguese Podengos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Weimapeakes usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Portuguese Podengo is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Weimapeake has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Weimapeake feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Portuguese Podengo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Weimapeake is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Podengo is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Weimapeake is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Portuguese Podengos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Weimapeakes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Portuguese Podengos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Weimapeakes are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.