Podenco Canario

Infobox Dogbreed
fcigroup = 5
fcisection = 7
fcinum = 329

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altname = Canary Islands Warren Hound
Canarian Warren Hound
country = Spain


image_caption = Female Podenco Canario abandoned in the countryside (now happily adopted in Germany)
name = Podenco Canario
ukcgroup = Sighthound & Pariah
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kcukstd = Podenco Canario ("Canary Islands Warren Hound", "Canarian Warren Hound") is a breed of dog originally from the Canary Islands. The Podenco Canario was bred to hunt in packs as a rabbit hunting dog, but today is primarily kept as a pet, except in the Canary islands where it's still overwhelmingly used for hunting.

Breed recognition

The Podenco Canario is listed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale as breed number 329 in Group 5 "Spitz and primitive types"/Section 7 : "Primitive type - Hunting Dogs", Spain. [ [http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures.asp?lang=en&sel=0 Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed nomenclature] ]

Standard

The breed standard describes a dog that is "slender and light" and of medium size, with an elongated head. Temperament is described as "nervy, agitated, and of an enthusiastic dynamism." [ [http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/089gb2000_en.doc Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard (DOC)] ]

Similar breeds

Breeds also listed in Group 5/Section 7 include
Podenco Ibicenco, Cirneco dell'Etna, Podengo Português, and the Thai Ridgeback Dog.

See also

* Sighthound & Pariah Group

References