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Also known as Podengo Portugues
A quick, clever rabbit hunter from Portugal
The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient primitive hunting dog, bred to flush rabbits using sight, scent and hearing. This guide covers the medium variety. Alert, agile and intelligent, it is affectionate at home but very athletic and needs secure exercise and mental work.
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This breed needs about 75 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
75
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Home visits
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There are small, medium and large varieties, each in smooth and wire coats. This guide describes the medium variety.
Generally yes when raised with them and treated kindly. Lively play and a strong chase drive mean supervision is sensible with small kids.
Around 75 minutes daily with room to run in a secure area. They also enjoy scent work, agility and other games.
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