They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have. It is the smallest of the three kinds of Podengo and comes in two coat types which are smooth or wiry. If you have any concerns about a particular health condition in your breed then you may wish to speak to your vet or you could contact your breed health co-ordinator.īreed health co-ordinators are individuals working on behalf of breed clubs and councils who are advocates for the health and welfare of their chosen breed. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, a smart and versatile breed, with erect ears and a wedge-shaped head. Have any questions about health in your breed? You can also view the inbreeding coefficient calculation for a puppy's parents, or for a dog you're thinking of breeding from. Please visit our Health Test Results Finder to discover the DNA or screening scheme test results for any dog on The Kennel Club's Breed Register. Find out about a particular dog's results In the wire variety the hair on the muzzle is longer (bearded). This purebred can grow between eight and 12 inches tall and weigh between nine and 13 pounds. The dog breed also sports either a soft hair. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is the smallest of the three. You may want to speak to your breeder, vet or local breed club about any health issues in the breed. The short coat is more dense than the wire coat. It is the national dog of Portugal and comes in three sizes: small (pequeno), medium (medio), and large (grande). We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice.Ĭurrently there are no additional health screening schemes or DNA tests for this breed. There are two varieties of coat types for. Some will be black or brown with some possible markings among their coat. Non-breed-standard colour means that the colour is not accepted within the breed standard and whilst some dogs within the breed may be this colour it is advised to only select a dog that fits within the breed standards for all points.Ĭolour is only one consideration when picking a breed or individual dog, health and temperament should always be a priority over colour. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno coats are often light, medium, or dark yellow or fawn. In this instance you would be directed through our registrations process to contact a breed club and/or council to support you on identifying and correctly listing the new colour. 'Other' means you consider your puppy to be a colour not currently known within the breed and one that does not appear on either the breed standard or non-breed standard list.
Breed standard colour means that the colour is accepted within the breed standard and is a traditional and well-known colour in this breed.īreed standard colours in this breed include:
0 kommentar(er)
