The tail should be rather high than low, medium length, thick at root and tapering to a point. Topline body is elongated ridge should be long, horizontal or slightly sloped, loins may be flat or slightly arched, croup is moderately long, broad and muscular, straight or slightly sloping. The neck is straight, the appropriate length, strong, substantially muscled, forms a completely smooth transition between the head and body. The earlobes are reasonably high and diagonally, erect, turned forward, moving, mid-sized, thin and wide at the base, triangular, pointed tops. The eyelid rims should be deep in colour than the coat. Eyes are slightly raised and honey colour to dark brown (depending on coat colour). Teeth should be strong, white, pincer bite is not allowed undershot or overshot jaw. Lips are thin and perfectly fitting to the jaws and teeth. Nasal bridge must be straight, the nose is narrow, it must always be deep coloured than the coat. Muzzle is shorter than skull and toward the nose narrows significantly. Skull should be flat between the earlobes, eyebrows are distinct, longitudinal furrow is barely visible, occipital part should not be pronounced. The head is dry approximately the shape of a tetrahedral pyramid with a wide base, towards the nose is rather sharply pointed. Weight of body Small sized 4-5 kg, Medium sized 16-20 kg and Large sized 25 to 30 kg. Height at withers Small sized 20-30 cm, Medium sized from40 to 55 cm and Large sized 55-70 cm. It seems a little noble breed proportional physique, drily, but strongly muscled, strong bones, short or rough coat. All types can tolerate high summer temperatures well. We cannot count on its obedience, however, there can be a proper process based on mutual trust and understanding. The basis, however, it is always sheer consistency, a small benign nature, in middle-kind and with great sensitivity. Education and leadership of all three sized types we must respect the differences of their founding s character and there are different. Because it was originally intended for hunting a deer dog must naturally be always kept on a leash. You obviously cannot do without the appropriate fitness training. It suits, of course, Greyhound racing, both on the track (racing) and in the field (coursing). It is, however, like the Medium sized, intensive movement, dog requires regular and rather longer walks. Large sized is suitable for people who do not love commotion, but on the contrary prefer peace. It is very adaptable, not only by its size and nature. Size is suitable for those owners who want a small, but for various reasons cannot have a large dog. in the garden, fenced it must be thoroughly secured against burrow.

Main character is not to the owner seemingly as firmly fixed as a Small sized, but that does not mean that it does not have a positive relationship. They are pleased to be engaged in training dog sports, racing and lure coursing, agility training or other dog sports, they run by the same passion, despite the short limbs are excellent jumpers. When there is given the opportunity, they can demonstrate without difficulty their hunting abilities. Definitely it cannot be in outdoor pens, it needs to live in close contact with members of 'their' families, but are also sufficiently independent and confident and they are not lacking the necessary sharpness. If they are properly socialized at early age, they have no problems with other dogs or with domestic pets. Small sized breed representatives get well with children that are willing and active partakers of games. Its character reminds (Large type is an introverted) other breeds -Rabbit dogs (Ibiza, Canary Islands etc.). Not as active and alive as a Small sized, not so aloof to strangers as Large sized. Medium sized is under all circumstances it is relatively calm, but especially alert and attentive watchdog, which notifies the owner barking at any unusual events. Undoubtedly, thanks to these characteristics from all three sizes, they are most social dogs. Its members are alive and alert, cute and intelligent, curious and fearless. Small sized is different in character from Large type, it is a little reminiscent by Pinch and Terriers. Breed is further divided into three size types, Large sized is the rarest. In its homeland it is still literally used only for hunting, but also as a security guard and a piper, whose responsibilities included the persecution of small carnivores. This is a very intelligent, smart, alert dog. Portuguese Warren Hound - Portuguese Podengo - Group V - Primitive types, Section 7 Primitive type Hunting Dogs.

Portuguese podengo.