The Medio/Grande Podengo is a smart and active dog. In their native Portugal they are used to hunt and run down game. Rabbits, Stag and Boar.
In many of the Native kennels they typically NOT raised in the home like we do in the US but in outbuildings with human contact limited to basic care and the hunt.
We in the United States are still learning about the breed ourselves. We closely evaluate the puppies throughout their development to adults to see what kinds of home situations work the best.
The hunt drive is strong so we do NOT recommend that you get a Medio/Grande if you already have a small breed dog or indoor cats.
Each animal and situation however needs to be evaluated on it's own merits. When getting a Podengo, you are also joining a group dedicated to the continued introduction in America and AKC events and to it's preservation.
To learn more from breeders or contacts involved in the breed, please click on the links below and be sure to check our puppy and available dogs page. * in front of Kennel Name indicates 2010 litter planned.
FAQ: common questions you may have.
- How can I find a MedioGrande breeder near me? Unless you live in Arizona or Minnesota North Dakota or Michigan, you will not find a breeder near you. This is a rare breed in the US and most of us are working on a breed recovery project. While we welcome new people who are willing to participate at this time - there are no other breeders.
- How many puppies do I have to pick from? Litter size varies from just a few puppies to 11. There have been only a few litters born in the US so until there is a larger gene pool, first consideration for placement is for those animals needed for the recovery project and for show exhibitors. There may be only 1 or 2 that will be placed in companion situations where they would be neutered.
- Can I get a female? Since we are in a recovery process - females are typically placed only with experienced breeders who are willing to participate in the project. No females are available for spayed companions at this time. When there are sufficient numbers in the United States that may change.
- How often are puppies born? Litters are carefully planned and the number of litters is many times based on the availability of suitable homes - if you are interested in this breed it would be helpful to get on a breeders waiting list. Or look at puppies currently on the ground and available young adults.
- Can I get one from Portugal myself? We would be happy to provide some contact information however it is a complex process and may take a while. The easiest way is to fly over and bring your puppy back - that way you can get your puppy at 8-10 weeks so you will still be able to socialize it. Anything older (unless from a particular breeder) will have lived in a kennel building with little human contact. Shipping will be based on the size/weight of the dog and can vary from 1200 - 2600 Euros and of course varies with the exchange rate. Purchase price is typically around 500-700 Euros.
