Independent, Alert, Intelligent
The Podengo is a rugged coursing hound that comes in two sizes: medio (medium, standing 16 to 22 inches at the shoulder) and grande (large, 22 to 28 inches). They also have two coat types: smooth and wirehaired. The breedโs enthusiasts describe it as โprimitive,โ that is, itโs a โฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Heavy shedder โ brush 3-4ร per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
FCI Group
Group 5 โ Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Jagende oertypen
Status
recognized