Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
- Size
- Small
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches
- Weight
- 9 to 13 pounds
- Coat
- Smooth – Short, dense; Wire – Long, rough
- Color
- Yellow, fawn, black, brown, or white
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Lure Coursing
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Originally bred to hunt rabbits on Portugal’s abrasive terrain, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a small, brave hound with a wedge-shaped head and upright ears. The breed has two coat varieties, Smooth and Wire, with a bearded muzzle. A loyal companion, the Podengo is a good watchdog. Energetic and intelligent, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno needs plenty of daily exercise.