![]() The Small Portuguese Hound has the shortest coat. Hair: Two varieties: short, smooth, and dense or long and hard. Carried horizontal and slightly arched when in action. Broad, muscular, very slightly sloped croup. Held perfectly erect or tilting slightly forward. Ears: Broad at the base, triangular, thin leather. Head: Shape of the head is like that of a four-sided pyramid, with a broad base and pointed tip. Dogs should not exceed the maximum height. The height for the Portuguese Podengo Peqeuno is 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) and weight is 4-6 kg (9-13 lbs). It naturally sheds dust and dirt and dries very quickly. The SPP is a small-sized type with a dense smooth coat with undercoat that is low maintenance. The single coat (without undercoat) does shed but not very much. The WPP is a small-sized type with a rough coat. Height (8 to 12 inches), Weight (9 to 13 pounds), Color (Yellow or Fawn), and Coat (Wire or Smooth). The AKC breed standards include the following points: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is characterized by a wedge shaped head, with erect ears and a curved tail. The Portuguese Podengo (which includes the Medio and Grande), has entered AKC Miscellaneous Class on January 1, 2014. The Pequeno entered the AKC Misc class in January 2011 and entered the Hound Class in January 2013. ![]() This breed Portuguese Podengo is represented by the American Portuguese Podengo MedioGrande Club. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has divided the breed into the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and the Portuguese Podengo (includes the medio and grande size). In the United States, the United Kennel Club (UKC) represents the breed as shown in Portugal and all FCI countries - the three sizes, all with two coat varieties - as one breed. The Beagle - Facts, Personality Traits, Health and Training ![]()
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