The American Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club Inc.

Established in 2008 as the Original National Club representing the Podengo Pequeno by the AKC-FSS

AKC split the Podengo and Pequeno in 2009 due to evidence we provided that proved they were seperate breeds.

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If you are looking for an ACTIVE Breeder - Exhibitor oriented club...

Then you've come to the right place ! We have open membership, EVERYONE is welcome! Join anytime! APPLY NOW - Many of our members belong to multiple clubs. This is an Excellent time to think about adding a Podengo Pequeno to your home. Watch for our Members and Breeders to be out at AKC shows throughout 2011 !!

APPPC welcomes our New Members ! Watch for our Summer Newsletter - to be published online soon.

The AKC Board of Directors has approved the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno to be eligible for the Miscellaneous Class effective January 1, 2011. Mari-Beth O’Neill Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Podengo Pequeno is a Primitive hunting breed that is slightly longer in body than tall at the withers.

They are Hounds even though they resemble terriers.
They are used to hunt rabbits in dense cover still to this day in their native Portugal.
They can compete in AKC Companion events (Obedience, Rally, Agility).
They can be exhibited in AKC B matches if the breed has been included by the hosting club.
Podengo Pequeno's range in size from 8 inches to a maximum of 12.5 inches tall at the wither or 20-30 cm.
This is a table breed, they weigh roughly 8-14 pounds.
The breed comes in 2 types: Smooth (with undercoat) and Wire (lacking undercoat).
The most common type of Podengo Pequeno in the US is the Wire variety making up nearly 80% of the population.
They can be wary of strangers. We maintain Domestic and historical pedigree records on 2,200 + Pequeno's.

There are over 350+ Pequeno's residing in the US. We work cooperatively with the original Podengo club - Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America

What is in a Name? Well lets break down the name to make it easier to understand.

First, Portuguese means that the breed originates from Portugal. In fact, they are the National breed of Portugal.
Next we have Podengo which means hunting dog from the Mediterranean region.
And finally we have Pequeno which means Small.
Put them all together, and you have the name for our Breed!
The most commonly used short version is: Podengo Pequeno.

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Podengo Portuguese also come in Medium and Large size.

Visit our sister club to learn more:

The American Portuguese Podengo Medio/Grande Club

Last updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010