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Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengo

With three sizes, two types of hair texture, a whole pallette of coat colours. What you are always guaranteed is an energetic dog with heaps of intelligence.
Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengo adult black and white

About the Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengo

Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengos are well-proportioned medium-sized dogs with good muscles and strong bones. Always on the go, these lively little dogs are undemanding and hardy.

They are bred to work on any type of terrain, although they also prove to be excellent watchdogs.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed specifics

Country: Portugal

Size category: Small

Avg life expectancy: 12-14 years

Lively / Intelligent / Alert

Key facts

Requires minimal grooming

Makes a great family dog

Needs a lot of physical and mental exercise

Dachshund puppy in black and white eating from a red bowl

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