![]() ![]() To feel good on the inside and look extraordinary on the outside, this adult dog food contains an optimal ratio of omega-6 and -3 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and a radiant coat while helping to reduce shedding by up to 80% (results may vary). Chicken is our primary source of protein and helps to build strong, lean muscles and an important antioxidant in the food supports your dog’s natural defences. In order to play, run and enjoy life your dog needs strong lean muscles. Highly digestible ingredients in Eukanuba, prebiotics and clinically proven beet pulp support your dog’s digestive health and nutrient absorption. Your dog can only feel well when his digestive system is working properly and nutrition impacts this a great deal. It is also recommended to brush your dog’s teeth at home and see a veterinarian once a year for a dental check up – dental health is important for overall health. The hind legs have very muscular thighs and, when seen from behind, are straight. The forelegs are straight and have long forearms with muscular shoulders. The tail is set high and carried hanging low at rest, but when in action the tail moves upwards and is carried horizontally in a slight upward curve. The body has a straight or slightly arched top line with a long and straight back. The neck is quite long and straight as well as being very strong, without a dewlap. ![]() The ears are set medium high and carried erectly with great mobility. The eye colour varies depending on the colour of the coat, ranging from honey to chestnut-brown giving the breed a very lively expression. The nose is slightly slanting and always darker in colour than the coat. The Portuguese Warren Hound has a flat skull and a straight muzzle which tapers to the end and is shorter than the skull. You'll love Pico!įor educating and taking good care of your dog or puppy, follow Barry's tips.Loyal and courageous, the Portuguese Warren Hound also makes a talented watchdog, alerting its family to strangers approaching or if it has seen anything out of the ordinary. Would you like to see other photos of this wonderful Portuguese dog breed? Whatever the size, though, Podengo dogs show alertness and loyalty to their master and family.ĭid you know that the Portuguese Podengos have starred in Hollywood movies? Oh yeah! In films such as Soccer Dog, Three Wishes or even Zeus and Roxanne, Podengos were movie star dogs!Ĭhica and Minnie, the two puppies in the photo, are small-sized Podengos with wire hair. Due to his lively and affectionate behaviour he is a good companion dog. The small-sized dog is essentially a rabbit hunter. The Podengo is a hound dog, the type of the game depending on the size of the dog. The Podengo is one of the healthiest dog breeds. As to the hair colours, they are mainly yellow and redish-yellow in three shades, but fake black and unicoloured or with white markings are also accepted. ![]() All three sizes also come in two hair coats: smooth and wire (or rough) coat. Loyal to owners and easily able to warn by furious alert barking to any suspicious activity, the Podengo works hard for their place in the family home. Tough, brave, fast and light of foot, they are agile and intelligent. The Podengo comes in three sizes: large (55 to 70 cm), medium (40 to 50 cm) and small (20 to 30 cm). Although a small dog, the Podengo Pequeno has an enormous personality. When in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the Portuguese navigated the globe, Podengo dogs (especially the small-sized dog) travelled aboard their caravels, and it is believed that this dog breed is at the origin of other breeds in the world, as remarkable similarities to the Podengo persist in many breeds found on the routes of the Portuguese discoverers. The Portuguese Podeng o is a very ancient dog breed thought to have come to the Iberian Peninsula with the Phoenicians in around 1000 BC and later crossbred with the dogs brought by the Moors in the seventh century. Podengo, Portuguese warren hound - Barry4kids- Barry4kids, site of the dog Barry also for blind and visually impaired children ![]()
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