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Adopting a Portuguese Podengo

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Portuguese Podengo - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Portuguese Podengo at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Portuguese Podengo is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Portuguese Podengos from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,300 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Portuguese Podengo is through a rescue that specializes in Portuguese Podengos. A great place to start would be to create a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Portuguese Podengos in your area.

Portuguese Podengo fun facts

Fun Facts:

There are three types of Podengo Portugueso (small, medium, and large) but only the Hound group is currently registered in the AKC. The others are in the "Miscellaneous" AKC class.

This breed has two types of coats, both rough and smooth. The water-resistant smooth coated breeds are more commonly found in wetter northern Portugal, whereas the wire-haired versions are usually found in the more arid parts of the country.

The Podengo Portugueso is the national dog of Portugal.

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Portuguese Podengo Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Portuguese Podengo types to temperament and health issues to popular Portuguese Podengo mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.