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  • Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Standard

    The AKC standard for the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno -   Official Standard of the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno General Appearance: A wedge shaped head (a four sided pyramid) with erect ears, a sickle shaped tail, a sound skeleton, well muscled: very lively and intelligent, sober and rustic. This is a breed of moderation. Size and Proportion:…

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  • Portuguese Podengo Pequeno AKC

    ​Portuguese Podengo Pequeno earned their rep as tough, tireless hunting buddies of farmers and country squires, but they are also cherished as pets by Portuguese city dwellers. Their compact body, trainability, and agreeable personality make them ideal town dogs. Smart and versatile, Pequenos are athletes who can master any number of dog sports. They’re excellent…

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  • The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

    I'm excited that the Board of Directors has nominated me to be the president of the Portuguese Podengo Club of America.   I will do my best to be a great president.   I am partial to the Podengo Pequenos - they are a spunky bunch, mine included - but the Club is not only for…

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  • Not a Fan

    The Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are not a fan of the snow.  They tolerate it.   If the day is warm and sunny they pretend they are bunnies and hop through the snow.  This wasn't a sunny day

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