Podencos are one of the most loyal dog breeds that exist. They are smart, good and energetic. The International Cynological Federation classifies them within group 5: spitz type and primitive type dogs, section 7 primitive type / hunting dogs. It is considered to be a dog with a very old, almost historical appearance.
There are many variants of each of the breeds that make up the category “podenco” but basically there are six types in which this curious breed could be classified according to the FCI. Although there are some other variants that have not yet been recognized and exist: Podenco de Crete, Ca coniller de Menorca, Podenco dwarf del Hierro, Podenco de Lampedusa, French Podenco, Galician Podenco and Valencian Podenco, among others.
They are all heart! They are enormously faithful, so much so that it is difficult for them to adapt to a new environment or a new family if they are abandoned . Unfortunately, it is one of the most abused and neglected breeds in recent times. They are historically used for hunting as they have incredible speed and senses but, regardless of that, they are very calm dogs, not at all aggressive , willing to give love and affection continuously.
They are widely used dogs for therapy, especially for physiotherapeutic therapy since they are calm, silent, intuitive, collaborative, energetic and affectionate.
Other curiosities of this breed is that it is considered “first cousin” of greyhounds and they are, curiously, immune to leishmaniasis (although it is recommended to vaccinate since they can be carriers). In addition, they have a hypersensitivity in their senses that will make them magnificent and surprising dogs for anyone. They are somewhat scary and it is difficult for them to trust at first, but they quickly become the kindest and funniest dogs in the world, thus even having an admirable attitude, being very respectful and affectionate dogs with any other being that is good to them.
From Muy Pets we tell you what is necessary for you to know the types of dog that are within this special and affectionate breed that is all tenderness and fidelity.
