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.

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