Therefore, they can get in trouble if simply allowed to roam. Keep in mind that these dogs are known to follow their nose without regard to anything else. Hunting is also a great way to provide the necessary physical and mental stimulation that these dogs need. Anything that requires them to be active, they thrive in. These dogs do great during obedience and agility trials. They do best when they are regularly allowed to run around off-leash, though their lack of obedience means that you can’t simply let them go. However, a fenced-in yard is a great option. So, you should plan on regularly exercising these dogs, but expect that they will still be active afterward.įor the most part, these dogs can get away with daily walks alone. Some owners complain that no matter how many walks they do, these dogs never seem to wear down. These dogs are well known for being tireless. They require a brisk daily walk at the very least, with plenty of time for sniffing and exploring. Therefore, you’ll need to exercise them regularly. Today, they still have this high energy output. This breed was originally created for hunting purposes, which required quite a great deal of physical endurance. Sileäkarvainen pieni portugalinpodengo (Image Credit: Tapio Pätilä, Wikimedia Commons CC SA 4.0 International) They are typically fine with dogs that they have grown up with. We recommend introducing them to other dogs at an early age so they are used to socializing with others. However, they do get along with other dogs most of the time. Even socialization doesn’t do much to curb this issue. They will chase cats and just about anything else that is smaller than them (and even things that are larger than them). Does This Breed Get Along With Other Pets?ĭue to their extremely high prey drive, this breed is not suitable for homes with small pets. If the child is old enough and coordinated enough to not harm the dog, they will likely be best friends, especially if the older child is on the more active side. Therefore, we recommend them for older children particularly. These dogs are likely to lash out if they are hurt. A child could fall or accidentally step on them.įor this reason, fear-based bites are far more common.
That said, they can still be easily injured by small children due to their size. These dogs aren’t the friendliest, so they will require early socialization with children. However, they aren’t necessarily great for small children. They’re also a great dog to adopt as a hunting companion.
They are far more active and adaptable than most small dogs out there, making them able to tackle hiking trails with success, for example. These dogs are perfect for active families that are looking for a smaller companion. BIR Grupp 5- PODENGO PORTUGUES, LISO-PEQUENO, Tappinskis After You (23607404023) (Image Credit: Svenska Mässan, Wikimedia Commons CC 2.0 Generic) Are These Dogs Good for Families? 👪 Otherwise, they may be a bit aggressive and unsure of strangers. Therefore, they need quite a bit of socialization at an early age. These dogs aren’t super accepting of strangers, but they aren’t intolerant either. Therefore, they weren’t bred to listen to their owners and still don’t do a great job of it today. They were bred to chase and follow rabbits, which didn’t require any input from a human. However, they are not nearly as noisy as some other dogs out there. They may make good alert dogs in some cases, as they tend to be quite alert. While these dogs are small, they are not considered yappy. These dogs love to sniff around, so long walks with plenty of smelling time are great options. You can purchase puzzle toys or simply take them on long walks. If you aren’t going to take them hunting, it is best to provide them with plenty of mental stimulation. Therefore, these dogs are best for hunting families that are going to use them for what they were bred to do. Without this constant stimulation, they can quickly become bored. They were bred to be in the field working their minds every day. They also have high mental stimulation needs. For this reason, they are perfect for most active families. They are extremely playful and love playing with humans as much as possible. They are small, hyper dogs that need plenty of physical exercise to stay happy. They were bred to hunt rabbits, and much of their temperament is based on this fact.įor instance, they tend to be quite high-energy. Temperament & Intelligence of the Portuguese Podengo Pequenoįirst and foremost, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a hunting dog.
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