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Are Podencos affectionate?

Are Podencos affectionate?

Despite the unimaginable abuse these beautiful dogs suffer, they make fantastic pets. They are keen to learn, eager to please, loveably clownish, affectionate, and are good with children – as well as other household pets. They are energetic and active, but equally love a good long snooze throughout the day.

Are Podencos good family dogs?

Podenco Care Their large ears give them a very distinctive appearance. Their stamina and hunting roots mean that they are a dog that needs a lot of exercise and stimulation. They are usually very social with other dogs and often live well in a multi-dog household.

What are Podencos like as pets?

They are very loving and gentle with people and good with other dogs but at the end of the day they are working hunting dogs. Not all Podencos are like that, some are laid backand not interested in hunting or running off.

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.

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 podencos good 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.

Are galgos good with cats?

If you have cats, take extra care. Even this is not a guarantee, but taken carefully, many galgos adapt happily to living with cats and can be found happily curled up on the sofa with them in many adoptive homes! Other animals too need to be considered.

Can a Podenco Canario live with other dogs?

Yes, as a dog that works in a pack, the Podenco Canario loves the company of other dogs. You must be careful with the Podenco around smaller dogs. Their high prey drive may see them chase and potentially harm them. The breed can’t live with other household pets like cats, rabbits, birds, etc.

How much exercise does a podenco dog need?

You must be careful with the Podenco around smaller dogs. Their high prey drive may see them chase and potentially harm them. The breed can’t live with other household pets like cats, rabbits, birds, etc. This breed will need around 1-2 hours of daily exercise each day.

What does the word podenco mean in Spanish?

Podenco means ‘Hound’ in Spanish. There are 8 other Podenco breed types. This one is from the Canary Islands and is still part of pack hunting today. Like most pack hunters, friendliness and the need to be around others is generally the norm.

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