

They love children and other animals, including dogs and even larger animals such as horses and livestock, and can do well with cats as long as they are familiarized with them as puppies.

In fact, the vast majority of Portuguese Podengo Pequenos (over 75%!) are of the wire haired variety, though the verdict is still out on exactly why that is.Ĭheerful, intelligent, and hardy, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos can do very well in all sorts of living situations, whether it be a small apartment in a huge metropolis or a quaint family farm in a rural area. Just like their larger counterparts, they come in two varieties: smooth haired and wire haired. Portuguese Podengo Pequenos make delightful pets and are commonly kept as companion animals. They are small dogs and were mostly used to hunt small game, though they are courageous enough to try hunting something much larger if given the opportunity! They were primarily used as rat hunters and were often brought aboard ships to help keep the rat population down during long voyages at sea. Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have a long history spanning back to 5th century Portugal. Just like their much larger cousin, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are still mostly found in Portugal and areas of the world with large Portuguese immigrant populations. Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are the smaller variety of the Podengo, a much larger but very similar Portugese breed. Despite being a relatively rare dog, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are so smart and eager to please that they have been starred in dozens of movies! Are you a breeder? About this Breed
