Human orientation
Average score: attached to one's own, sensitive, reserved to others. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Canary Podengu
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History of the Canarian Podengu breed
Origin: Spain
It comes from the Canary Islands, where it is common in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, outside of which it is rare. It is a greyhound related to the Pharaoh Hound and the Ibizan Podengu. Some experts believe that the breed is descended from ancient Egyptian dogs, but this cannot be confirmed. UKC recognized it in 2006.
The Canary Podengu is a slender, muscular greyhound from the Canary Islands, approximately 53-64 cm tall, with a short, dense, smooth coat of white and red colors. Active, intelligent, sensitive and attached to the family, reserved to strangers. Needs daily running loads, reliable fencing and gentle upbringing.
Sizeaverage
OriginSpain
Life is nearby
Suitable for an active family with a reliable fence. He is closely attached to his people, usually gentle with children, and reserved with strangers, but not aggressive.
Walks
Lots of daily movement: brisk walks, runs and games in a securely fenced area. Also engaged in lure coursing, racing, agility and obedience.
Training
Intelligent yet stubborn, works best with rewards and a positive attitude. Early socialization reduces reticence towards strangers. Recall is unreliable because of the stalking instinct.
Care
Short, dense, smooth wool is enough to comb periodically. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned. Weight is controlled: portions are measured, sweets - no more than 10% of the daily ration.
Children
Usually gentle with children, sensitive, so rough games frighten him. Contact with children is supervised.
Other animals
Hunting instinct is high: cats, small animals and wild animals can be targets. Early socialization helps, but there is no complete guarantee.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: smart but stubborn, needs a positive approach.
Zooaggression
Average score: high hunting instinct, and the attitude towards dogs depends on socialization.
Health and reproductive risks
There are no comparable survival data for the Canarian Podengu breed in the UK cohort used. Just because no risk is listed doesn't mean it doesn't exist: screening parents remains important.
Ease of care
High rating: short coat requires minimal maintenance.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the Canarian Podengu breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the dog of the Canarian Podengu breed are coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
During preventive examinations of dogs of the Canarian Podengu breed, the eyes, heart and ears are evaluated. The frequency of additional checks is agreed with the breed club and the veterinarian.
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