Podenco Andaluz

Podenco Andaluz
A small, smooth-coated example
Other namesAndalusian Warren Hound
Andalusian Podenco
OriginAndalusia, Spain
Traits
Height Males
  • Small: 35–42 cm (14–17 in)
  • Medium: 43–53 cm (17–21 in)
  • Large: 54–64 cm (21–25 in)
Females
  • Small: 32–41 cm (13–16 in)
  • Medium: 42–53 cm (17–21 in)
  • Large: 53–61 cm (21–24 in)
Weight
  • Small: 5–11 kg (11–24 lb)
  • Medium: 10–22 kg (22–49 lb)
  • Large: 21–33 kg (46–73 lb)
Kennel club standards
Real Sociedad Canina de España standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Podenco Andaluz is an ancient Spanish breed of warren hound used to hunt small game in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of four podenco breeds recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España. It is an agile dog generally used to hunt ducks, rabbits, boar and fowl. There are three accepted sizes (small, medium and large) and three coat types (wire-haired, long-haired and smooth).

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