Podenco Andaluz

Podenco Andaluz
Medium-sized, smooth-haired
Other names
  • Andalusian Warren Hound
  • Andalusian Podenco
OriginSpain
DistributionAndalucia
Traits
Height Males
  • Small: 35–42 cm (14–17 in)
  • Medium: 43–53 cm (17–21 in)
  • Large: 54–64 cm (21–25 in)
Females
  • Small: 32–41 cm (13–16 in)
  • Medium: 42–53 cm (17–21 in)
  • Large: 53–61 cm (21–24 in)
Weight
  • Small: 5–11 kg (11–24 lb)
  • Medium: 10–22 kg (22–49 lb)
  • Large: 21–33 kg (46–73 lb)
Kennel club standards
Real Sociedad Canina de España standard
Notesrecognised in Spanish legislation
Dog (domestic dog)

The Podenco Andaluz is a Spanish breed of warren hound indigenous to the autonomous community of Andalusia, in south-western Spain. It is one of four podenco breeds recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España. It is an agile dog generally used to hunt ducks, rabbits, boar and fowl. There are three accepted sizes (small, medium and large) and three coat types (wire-haired, long-haired and smooth).

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