TRANSLATORR. Binder-Gresly and C. Seidler.ORIGINPortugal.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID ORIGINAL STANDARD25.09.1967.UTILIZATIONThis breed is mainly encountered in the north of the country. According to their natural disposition, these dogs are used for hunting rabbits, singly or in a pack. They are also appreciated as good watch dogs.CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.Group 5 : Spitz and primitive typeSection 7 : Primitive type - hunting dogsWithout working trial.MEDIUM SIZED PODENGOGENERAL APPEARANCEOf medium size and substance, well balanced in proportions, well muscled and with strong bone.TEMPERAMENTVery lively and clever, unassuming and robust.HEADLean, shaped like a four-sided pyramid with a large base, diminishing considerably towards its pointed end.CRANIAL REGIONSkullFlat, almost straight in profile. Superciliary ridges prominent. Frontal groove hardly perceptible; the region between the ears horizontal; occipital bone prominent.StopBarely defined.Longitudinal axes of the skull and foreface divergent.FACIAL REGIONNoseTapering towards the slightly protruding tip; frontal plane of the nose slightly slanting; its colour always darker than that of the coat.MuzzleNasal bridge rounded (in cross section); straight when seen in profile. Muzzle shorter than skull and broader at its base than at the front end.LipsClose fitting, thin and horizontal.Jaws/Teethregular, with strong white teeth. Normal bite.EyesVery lively expression; slightly protruding from the eye-sockets; colour varies according to coat colour, from honey to chestnut brown; small and set obliquely; colour of eyelids darker than coat colour.EarsSet on medium high and oblique; carried erect, very mobile; vertical or slightly inclined forward when the dog is attentive; triangular shape, broad at the base, tapering to a point; ear leather thin; length of ear remarkably greater than width at set-on.NECKHarmonious transition from head to body; straight, suitably long; strong and well muscled. No dewlap.BODYToplineStraight or slightly arched.BackLong, straight or slightly sloping.LoinsStraight or slightly arched; broad and muscular.RumpOf medium length, broad and well muscled; straight or slightly slanting.ChestForechest slightly accentuated, muscular, not too wide; chest deep and long, of medium width; long sternum rising towards rear; ribs hardly rounded, oblique.Belly/flanksLean, with a slight tuck-up.UnderlineSlightly rising.TailSet on high rather than low, strong, thick, of medium length, tapering towards a fine point; in repose hanging between hindlegs with the tip slightly curved upwards; in movement carried horizontally with a slight upward curve or carried upright in sickle shape; never curled up into ring shape.LIMBS FOREQUARTERSGeneralSeen from the front and from the side, vertical and straight, well muscled and clean.Shoulders and upper arm : Long and oblique; strong and well muscled; forming a blunt angle at shoulder joint.ForearmVertical, long and muscular.Pastern jointClean, not prominent.PasternStrong, short, slightly slanting.Front feetRound; long, strong, tightly bunched and strongly arched toes; nails strong, short, preferably dark; pads hard and resistant.HINDQUARTERSGeneralSeen from behind and from the side, straight and parallel; well muscled, clean.Upper thighLong, of medium width, muscular.Second thighLong, slanting, strong, muscular, clean.Hock jointsSet on medium high, clean and strong, forming a blunt angle.HocksWell boned, short, slanting; without dewclaws.Hind feetRound; long, strong, tightly bunched and strongly arched toes; short, strong, preferably dark nails; hard and resistant pads.MOVEMENTSwift and light-footed.SKINMucous membranes preferably with black pigment or, in any case, darker than coat colour. Skin thin and close fitting.COATTextureShort or long coat, of medium strength; smooth in the shorthaired variety; wiry (similar to the bristles of a wild boar) in the long-coated variety. The short coat is denser than the long coat. With the long coat there is a distinct "beard" underneath the lower jaw. No undercoat or fluff.ColourPredominant colours are yellow, fawn (in all shades from light to very dark) and black (diluted or faded); self-coloured with or without white markings; or white as basic colour with markings in the listed colours.HEIGHT AND WEIGHTHeight at withers40 - 55 cmWeight16 - 20 kg.MEASUREMENT AND WEIGHT OF A TYPICAL MALEHEADLength of skull11.00 cmWidth9.75 cmLength of muzzle 8.00 cmCHESTGirth54.00 cmWidth12.50 cmDepth20.00 cmUPPER LINE/TOPLINE Length of the back43.00 cmWidth of the back10.50 cmLENGTHOf the whole body48.00 cmOf the tail28.50 cmHEIGHTAt withers46.00 cmLength of foreleg23.00 cmAt the hips (haunch bone)47.00 cmWEIGHT18 kgFAULTSAny 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 its degree.SERIOUS AND DISQUALIFYING FAULTSGeneral appearanceAny sign of crossing with a Galgo (Spanish sighthound) or a Perdiguero (Portuguese Pointer).JawsIncorrect bite, badly placed teeth.EyesOf different colours.EarsTipped over or folded.NeckArched.BodyTopline distinctly arched.BellyToo much tucked up.RumpExaggerated slope.DewclawsUndesirable (affect the grading of the dog).TailCurled up.LARGE PORTUGUESE PODENGOThe breed characteristics of the Large Podengo, a nearly extinct variety in the country of origin, are almost identical with those of the medium size Podengo, with the following exceptions :General appearanceStrong dog with plenty of substance, mainly used for hunting deer.Height at withers55 - 70 cm.SMALL PORTUGUESE PODENGOThe breed characteristics of the Small Podengo are also nearly identical to those of the medium size Podengo, with the following exceptions :General appearanceA small dog somewhat elongated in proportions which is used for hunting rabbits as well as driving them from their burrows or rock clefts.SkullFlat or slightly arched.BodyLength of body exceeds height at withers.LimbsShort. Forearm straight or slightly turned from outwards to inwards in its whole length.CoatShort, smooth.Height at withers20 - 30 cm.Weight 4 - 5 kg.Measurements and weight of a typical Small Podengo bitchHeadLength of skull8.00 cmWidth of skull7.50 cmLength of muzzle5.50 cmChestGirth28.00 cmWidth16.00 cmDepth12.00 cmUpper line/toplineLength of the back28.00 cmWidth of the back7.50 cmLengthLength of the whole body32.00 cmLength of the tail16.00 cmHeightAt withers27.00 cmForelegs13.50 cmAt the hips (haunch bone)27.00 cmWeight5 kg.SCALE OF POINTSGeneral appearance 20 pointsHead 20 pointsEyes 5 pointsEars 10 pointsNeck 5 pointsBody 15 pointsLimbs 15 pointsTail 5 pointsCoat and colour 5 points-----------Total 100 pointsN.B.Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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