Although she is house trained, it is important to remember that accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. Goldie will gladly showcase her skill set and make herself adaptable to her forever family that will be sure to cherish her for all that she is and all that she will be. It is unknown if Goldie will welcome a feline companion since she has not been introduced to a cat since coming into rescue.She has worked hard at her accomplishments and we are happy to report that she is house, crate and leash trained. She does well with other adult dogs and she is delighted by children. Because of all the recent changes in her surroundings, Goldie may be a bit shy at first and will need time to warm up to different people and animals. She is an intriguing mix for an intriguing girl.A sweet gal like Goldie definitely knows how to make friends with her friendly demeanor and charm. She is a Portuguese Podengo and Basenji mix. Goldie is approximately 5 years old and weighs a medium weight of 28 pounds. We are thrilled to help Goldie on her next and final step in finding a forever home. Her story is one of mystery before coming into rescue. Neptune City, N.J.: TFH Publications.Our lovely Miss Goldie is a sight to behold and that is only scratching the surface of what she has to offer. ![]() Wilcox, Bonnie Walkowicz, Chris (1995).Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. Sighthounds: their form, their function and their future. The dog: the most complete, illustrated, practical guide to dogs and their world. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. Dogs: the ultimate dictionary of over 1,000 dog breeds. According to the Clube Português de Canicultura's breed standard states the Large stands 55 to 70 centimetres (22 to 28 in) at the withers and healthy adults weigh 20 to 30 kilograms (44 to 66 lb), the Medium stands 40 to 54 centimetres (16 to 21 in) at the withers and healthy adults weigh 16 to 20 kilograms (35 to 44 lb), and the Small stands 20 to 30 centimetres (7.9 to 11.8 in) at the withers and healthy adults weigh 4 to 6 kilograms (8.8 to 13.2 lb). The Portuguese Podengo is bred in three size varieties, the Large, Medium and Small (in Portuguese the Grande, Medio and Pequeno). (Pequeno: rabbits Medio: rabbits and wild boar Grande: deer and wild boar). Each size category traditionally hunts game appropriate to their size and temperament. When game is found, they kill and retrieve it, or flush it towards the hunter to be shot. Typically, the dogs hunt in a pack with their handler following. Keen hunting dogs, the Podengo has an affinity for game regardless of size. Loyal and fearless, Podengos are also good house guards and are amenable to training by dog experienced people and those that enjoy primitive (unrefined, "less domesticated") dog behavior. ![]() In general, the breed is healthy the Pequeno (small) variety has an average lifespan of approximately 15–17 years.Īll Podengo types are hardy, intelligent and lively dogs, excelling at agility and making fine companions. The smooth coated variety is traditional, whereas the wire coated variety is an outcome of the assimilation of various other breeds during the 20th century. Their coats are either short and 'smooth', or longer and 'wired'. ![]() ![]() As a breed, the Podengo is divided into three size categories that are not interbred: small (Pequeno), medium (Médio) and large (Grande). The Portuguese Podengo, also known as the Podengo Português or Portuguese Warren Hound, is a hound (sight and scent) breed from Portugal.
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