Portuguese Podengo
(Warren Hound)
General Appearance: Small, sturdy, slightly
longer than high.
Characteristics: A primitive dog used primarily for
hunting rabbits. A
keen, alert and agile dog who hunts
by scent, sight and hearing.
Temperament: Sociable, intelligent and lively.
Head and Skull: Lean,
fine, seen as a broad wedge when viewed from above and in profile. Flat or slightly arched
skull.
Occipital bone slightly prominent. Stop
moderately defined. Muzzle shorter than the skull, appears as a blunt wedge when in profile, with a slightly protruding nose.
Lips thin, black and tight fitting.
Eyes: Expressive, moderate
in size, not prominent, set obliquely. Colour varies according to coat colour, from light to dark brown.
Ears: Triangular, large and thin. Broad at the base tapering to a fine point. Set on medium
high and obliquely. Very mobile, carried erect and forward when alert. Length of ear greater than width at base.
Mouth: Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely
overlapping lower teeth and set sqaure to the jaw.
Neck:
Straight and of medium length. Strong and well muscled. Free from throatiness.
Forequarters: Forelegs straight and parallel. Well laid muscular shoulders. Pasterns short,
strong and slightly sloping.
Body: Length of body to
point of shoulder to point of buttock greater than height at withers. Topline level, slight rise over the loin. Moderate forechest.
Chest fairly deep, not too wide. Ribs moderately well sprung and carried well back. Underline rising slightly.
Hindquarters: Strong and muscular. Moderately angulated with firm hocks and moderate length
of rear pasterns. Legs parallel when viewed from behind.
Feet:
Strong and round, toes tight and well arched. Nails strong, short and preferably dark. Firm pads
Tail: Medium length, high set. Thick at the base tapering to a fine point. Curved over the
back when moving, never curled.
Gait/Movement: Swift and
light footed. Sound
Coat: Smooth or wire coated.
Never trimmed. Skin thin and close fitting. Smooth coated: Short and very dense. Wire coated: Rough and harsh, but not as
dense as the smooth coat and without undercoat. Distinct beard
Colour:
Yellow, fawn (all shades from light to dark), black (diluted or faded), with or without white markings. White only if accompanied
by markings of one of the listed colours
Size:
Height 20-30 cms (8-12 ins). Weight 4-5 kilos (9-11 lbs)
Faults:
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded
should be in exact proportion to it's degree and it's effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Code of Ethics
All members of the
Northern Portuguese Podengo Association undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
1) Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under
their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2) Will agree without reservations that any veterinary surgeon
performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural constitution of the animal, may report such an operation
to the Kennel Club.
3) Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled.
Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4)
Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5)
Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6)
Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7) Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause such a
nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties
8)
Will ensure that their dogs wear *properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when
away from home
9) Will clean up after their dog in public
places or anywhere they are being exhibited.
10)
Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing
of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
11) Will supply
written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new
home.
12) Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents
are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents
at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
13) Will
not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize
or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates
as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog)
14) Will
not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the
health or quality of a dog.
15) Keep dogs and bitches in good
conditions, the welfare of dogs/bitches being of paramount importance.
16)
Breed only for type and improvement of the breed in accordance with the Portuguese Podengo Breed Standard.
17) Bitches should not be bred from until 18 months of age, second season or over the age of 8 years.
18) Stud dog owners should use their discretion in the number of times a dog is used at stud
in the course of a year, and should not allow their dogs to be used on bitches of poor quality. Dogs should
not be used until they are at least 9 months of age. Dogs/bitches should not be bred from that are proven
to carry a genetically transmitted disease or defect.
19) Bitches
should not be allowed to whelp more than once in every 12 months with a maximum of 4 litters in her lifetime.
20) Any breeding arrangement to be in writing, a copy for both parties, signed by both.
21) Not exercise their dogs when engaging
in KC licensed activities except in authorised areas ensuring that any faeces are removed of and appropriately disposed of.
22) Ideally puppies should not leave for their new home
before 8 weeks of age. Placement of dogs/bitches into good homes only where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy healthy
life; the breeder will agree, always, to take the dog/bitch back if the initial circumstances change.
23) Will supply written advice to all new owners re:
characteristics of the breed, diet, preventative inoculations and/or medications against infectious diseases, worming,
exercise, insurance, accidents and comfort for the dog/bitch.
24) All
puppies to be registered with the Kennel Club, registration certificate and a signed pedigree (3 generation or more) to be
handed over to the buyer at the time of purchase or at the earliest opportunity if not immediately available.
N.B. “Pet Only” dogs/bitches should have their registrations endorsed, “Not to be bred from”
as per Kennel Club regulations
Breach of these provisions
may result in expulsion from Association membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the
relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTHERN PORTUGUESE PODENGO ASSOCIATION IS TO BE RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED.
* The law requires that ALL dogs/bitches MUST wear a collar with an identification
device BEARING the owner’s name and address (the minimum allowed for an address is post
code plus house name or number) when in a public place.
