Do podencos make good pets?

Podencos are generally regarded as being hardy, healthy and robust dogs. Because there is not a general breed standard, it means that they do not suffer from as many inheritable conditions.

Are podencos aggressive?

They are never aggressive towards people. Officianados of this breed have never believed the report that a Podenco Andaluz attacked someone – even the large Ibizan Andalus; however one can imagine that a traumatised or abused Podenco Andaluz, when cornered, could attack to defend itself.

Are podencos hypoallergenic?

The Podenco Canario is a medium sized dog breed from the Canary Islands, Spanish islands near Africa….Podenco Canario.

The Podenco Canario at a Glance
Coat type	Short, dense, shiny
Hypoallergenic	No
Color	Brown may have white markings or not
Popularity	Not a registered member of the AKC

How high can podencos jump?

Tania – we have had podencos jump 7ft walls. People need to be aware that some can jump high. Not only that, when they come over form Spain, depending on the nature of the dog ie: if timid could easily bolt and be scared by something, a secure garden is a must and even then the dogs needs to be carefully supervised!

Are podencos easy to train?

I can’t emphasise enough what fabulous hounds podencos are; marvellous companion dogs and, if you get a young one, easy to train and marvellous agility dogs (they are very popular in agility competitions in Germany especially).

How long does a podenco live?

Ibizan Hound: 12 – 14 years
Pharaoh Hound: 12 – 14 years
Podenco/Lifespan

What is the life expectancy of a podenco?

10-12 years
The Podenco Andaluz excels at obediences and love to please their owners. Their life span is 10-12 years.

Can podencos live with cats?

Can they live with cats? Most Spanish galgos and podencos can live happily with cats if you follow the guidance on our website. The guidance explains how to introduce your new dog into the home, whilst keeping everyone safe. It really does work if you follow it and don’t take any short cuts.

Are podencos intelligent?

Active, intelligent, and fast on their feet, the Podenco is an experienced hunter and has a high prey drive. Small animals in the household would pay to be wary of this dog. For many years this dog has been used to hunt rabbits and is still employed to do so in their homeland of the Canary Islands.

How big do Podencos get?

approximately 55 to 64 cm
The Podenco Canario is a very agile, slender and lightly built but sturdy dog. There are two distinct sizes of Podenco Canarios. One is similar to the Ibizan Hound, medium in size, with height at the withers approximately 55 to 64 cm (21.7 to 25.2 ins) for males, females are slightly smaller.

Are Galgos good pets?

Although the breed has been designed for hunting and running, Galgos make excellent pets as at home as they love to be calm.

What breed of dog is a podenco?

Podenco Canario
Podenco Canario Breed History They are a Spitz type of dog and are similar to other Mediterranean hounds such as the Portuguese Podengo of Portugal, the Pharaoh Hound of Malta, and the Podenco Ibicenco of Balearic Islands. They are one of the oldest primitive breeds and have hardiness to match.