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Official ICCF Breed Description
Brief Historical Background
The Portuguese Podengo is one of the oldest hunting breeds of the Iberian Peninsula, originating from dogs brought by the Phoenicians and Romans from the Eastern Mediterranean. For centuries, the Podengo was used for hunting both small and large game, as well as serving as a watch and companion dog. Thanks to its endurance and keen sense of smell, it performed excellently in the mountainous and hot regions of Portugal. The breed developed naturally, without artificial human intervention, preserving its original primitive type. Today, the Podengo is recognized as a national treasure of Portugal and is valued for its versatility, loyalty, and natural balance.
General Appearance
The Portuguese Podengo has balanced, harmonious proportions that emphasize its lightness and physical endurance. The format is slightly elongated: the body length slightly exceeds the height at the withers. The chest depth is about half the dog’s height, and the head length is approximately 40% of the body length. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the cranial part, with a smooth but distinct stop. The limbs are dry, strong, and proportional to the body, ensuring stability and lightness of movement. The neck is of medium length, blending smoothly into the withers. All proportions create an impression of balance and harmony, emphasizing the breed’s natural strength, elegance, and agility.
Important Proportions
The Portuguese Podengo has a harmonious build with a light but strong skeleton. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers, giving the dog both mobility and stability. The chest depth is about half the height, and the head length makes up about 40% of the body length. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull, but proportional, with a clear, moderate stop. The limbs are dry, muscular, and balanced, the neck is of medium length, elegant and firm. All lines should be smooth and well-balanced, without coarseness or heaviness. These proportions ensure lightness, endurance, and graceful movement.
Behavior and Temperament
The Portuguese Podengo is an energetic, brave, and intelligent dog with an innate hunting instinct and a strong sense of independence. It is attentive, loyal to its owner, and cautious with strangers while remaining friendly and balanced. The Podengo has a lively temperament but is not aggressive; its behavior combines confidence and composure. It learns quickly, adapts well to various environments, and enjoys active pursuits. In the family, it is affectionate, cheerful, and devoted but requires regular exercise. Its character reflects natural intelligence, courage, and deep attachment to people.
Head
The head of the Portuguese Podengo is wedge-shaped, dry, and proportional to the body, with clear and expressive lines. The skull is slightly convex, moderately wide, tapering smoothly toward the muzzle. The stop is defined but not abrupt. The muzzle is straight, slightly shorter than the skull, with well-developed jaws and tight, dry lips. The nose is large, always dark, with wide open nostrils. Lips and eyelids are pigmented in the same tone as the nose. The jaws are strong, with a correct scissor bite. The expression is lively, attentive, and noble. The overall head shape emphasizes the breed’s natural sharpness, confidence, and working nature.
Foreface
The foreface of the Portuguese Podengo is dry, wedge-shaped, with a straight nasal bridge and well-defined lines. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull, narrowing smoothly toward the nose while maintaining balanced proportions. The nose is large and dark, with wide, open nostrils. The lips are thin, dry, and close-fitting, without folds or looseness, and pigmented in harmony with the nose. The jaws are strong, with a complete scissor bite. The cheekbones are dry and moderately defined, accentuating the wedge-shaped outline of the head. The foreface should convey an impression of strength, attentiveness, and confidence, giving the breed its characteristic energetic expression.
Eyes
The eyes of the Portuguese Podengo are almond-shaped, medium-sized, and slightly slanted, giving the expression vividness and alertness. The iris color varies from light to dark hazel and always harmonizes with the coat color. The eyelids are dry and tight, with dark pigmentation along the edges. The gaze is attentive, intelligent, and energetic, reflecting the dog’s liveliness, courage, and natural alertness. The eyes should not be bulging or overly round. The eye expression gives the Podengo its typical breed character — a combination of confidence, curiosity, and friendliness.
Ears
The ears of the Portuguese Podengo are large, triangular, thin, and mobile, set high on the head. At rest, they point to the sides; when alert, they stand upright, forming a clear, expressive outline of the head. Their length is approximately equal to the width at the base, with slightly pointed tips. The inner surface is covered with short, fine hair. Correct ear carriage emphasizes the dog’s lively, attentive, and confident nature. Ears should not be pendulous or semi-erect, as this is considered a fault. The ears give the Podengo its characteristic alert and energetic expression and are one of the breed’s most recognizable features.
Neck
The neck of the Portuguese Podengo is of medium length, dry, muscular, and elegantly arched, blending harmoniously into the line of the withers and back. It should be strong enough to support the proportional head while remaining light and flexible, without signs of coarseness. The skin on the neck is firm and smooth, without dewlap or wrinkles. The neck emphasizes the dog’s nobility and balance of structure, adding grace to its silhouette. The correct length and carriage allow the Podengo to hold its head high and confidently, reflecting its alertness and self-assured nature.
Body
The body of the Portuguese Podengo is strong, dry, and well-balanced, with well-developed muscles and light, harmonious lines. The back is straight, firm, and moderately long; the loin is short, slightly arched, and strong. The chest is deep but not broad, reaching the elbows, with moderately curved ribs, ensuring endurance and free breathing. The abdomen is tucked up, emphasizing an athletic and light build. The withers are defined but not abrupt; the croup is short and slightly sloping. The topline is smooth and harmonious. The body of the Podengo reflects the perfect balance of endurance, strength, and elegance, creating an impression of agility and readiness for action.
Tail
The tail of the Portuguese Podengo is set moderately high, thick at the base, and tapering toward the tip. At rest, it hangs down with a slight curve; when alert or moving, it rises in a sickle shape but never curls over the back. Its length reaches the hocks or slightly shorter. The coat on the tail matches the body type — short or wire, closely fitted. The tail is mobile and expressive, reflecting the dog’s temperament and completing its balanced silhouette, emphasizing liveliness, stability, and natural energy.
Forequarters
The forequarters of the Portuguese Podengo are straight, dry, and strong, with firm bone and well-developed muscles. The shoulder blades are long, sloping, and close to the body, forming an angle of about 100° with the upper arm. The shoulders are muscular but not heavy, allowing wide and free movement. The elbows point straight backward, not turning in or out. The forearms are straight and strong; the pasterns are short and slightly slanted, adding springiness to the step. The feet are oval, compact, with firm pads and dark nails. The forequarters are balanced in length and angulation, providing lightness of movement, stability, and endurance even in difficult conditions.
Hindquarters
The hindquarters of the Portuguese Podengo are strong, muscular, and well-balanced with the front. The thighs are long, with firm muscles; the lower legs are strong and elastic. The stifles are well-defined, with correct angulation, providing energy and smooth movement. The hocks are firm, low-set, and parallel when viewed from behind, without deviation. The metatarsi are short, vertical, and stable. The feet are compact, oval, with elastic pads and dark nails. Proper rear angulation allows the Podengo to move freely, lightly, and with a springy step, maintaining strength and endurance during prolonged work.
Gait and Movement
The gait of the Portuguese Podengo is light, free, and energetic, with a clear rhythm and excellent coordination. The movements are straight, stable, and elastic, demonstrating endurance and natural agility. The forelegs reach far forward, while the hind legs provide a powerful drive, giving an impression of fluidity and ease. The back remains firm and steady, without sagging or swaying. The gait should be economical, with a resilient step and proud carriage. In motion, the Podengo shows confidence, balance, and liveliness, reflecting harmony and physical fitness.
Coat
The coat of the Portuguese Podengo exists in two types — short and wire (rough). In short-haired dogs, the coat is dense, smooth, shiny, and close-fitting, with no undercoat. In wire-haired dogs, the coat is medium in length, coarse to the touch, sometimes slightly wavy, especially on the muzzle, where it forms distinctive eyebrows and a beard. The undercoat is absent or very sparse. Both coat types serve as protection against heat and humidity. The skin is firm, elastic, and free of wrinkles. Regardless of coat type, it emphasizes the breed’s naturalness, endurance, and working character, giving the Podengo a clean and expressive appearance.
Permitted Colors
Permitted colors of the Portuguese Podengo include a wide range of natural shades typical for hunting breeds. The main colors are yellow, fawn, red, deer-brown, and black — all tones may be solid or combined with white markings. White areas are allowed on the chest, neck, belly, legs, tail tip, muzzle, and forehead, provided they do not cover most of the body. Bicolor combinations such as black with tan or fawn markings are acceptable. The color must be pure and even, without gray or dull patches. Pigmentation of the nose, lips, and eyelids must always be dark, corresponding to the main coat color.
Size
The Portuguese Podengo exists in three varieties — small, medium, and large — all maintaining the same breed type and balanced proportions. The small Podengo has a height at the withers of 20–30 cm for males and 20–25 cm for females, weighing 4–6 kg, and is light and agile. The medium Podengo stands 40–54 cm for males and 39–52 cm for females, weighing 16–20 kg — a versatile hunter and companion. The large Podengo reaches 55–70 cm for males and 53–65 cm for females, weighing 20–30 kg, showing power and endurance. Regardless of the variety, the dog must appear proportionate, energetic, and strong, combining elegance, stamina, and natural grace in movement.
Disqualifications
Disqualifying faults for the Portuguese Podengo include serious deviations that affect the breed type, health, or character. These include aggressiveness, cowardice, unstable or fearful temperament; undershot, overshot, or asymmetric bite; absence of more than two teeth (excluding P1); blue, yellow, or heterochromatic eyes; depigmentation of the nose, lips, eyelids, or nails; drooping or semi-erect ears; tail curled over the back or too short from birth; excessively long, soft, or wavy coat; non-standard colors (including solid white, brindle, gray, or spotted); coarse or dwarf-like structure; deformities, physical defects, or evidence of surgical alterations changing the dog’s natural appearance.
Important Notes
The Portuguese Podengo is a national treasure of Portugal and one of the few breeds that has preserved its natural form without human interference. When evaluating the breed, it is essential to consider its origin as a working hunter, not as a decorative dog. Regardless of size or coat type, the Podengo must demonstrate endurance, agility, and natural confidence. Minor deviations in color or proportions are acceptable if they do not affect functionality or body balance. The main evaluation criteria are health, strong anatomy, lively temperament, and typical expression. Artificial grooming or cosmetic modification is not allowed.
Conclusion
The Portuguese Podengo is a living part of Portugal’s history and culture, embodying natural strength, endurance, and loyalty. The breed has preserved its original hunting instinct, intelligence, and independence, while combining them with a balanced temperament and devotion to humans. The Podengo is an energetic, attentive, and noble companion, equally comfortable in the field and at home. Its natural beauty, harmonious build, and lively temperament make it an ideal dog for active people. This is a breed in which simplicity and natural grace unite with intelligence and timeless devotion.
