![]() Nails should be trimmed regularly using a nail clipper or grinder. Starting a good dental-care program with regular brushing will alleviate the possibility of issues occurring later. Routine brushing followed by running a comb through the hair to eliminate any tangles in the wire coat, and an occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth on the smooth coat, will be sufficient to keep him in great shape between monthly baths. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a no-frills, wash-and-wear kind of dog who comes in two coat types: smooth and wire. Overall, the majority of PPPs are healthy dogs with few genetic problems. Responsible breeders screen their stock for health conditions such as eye disorders and joint diseases such as hip dysplasia or patellar luxation (slipped stifles). With a small gene pool in the States, breeders screen breeding stock to be able to identify and breed away from possible genetic issues. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a healthy breed overall. Pequenos have been called “probably the world’s smallest hunting dog.” Working alone or in small packs, they assist hunters by routing rabbits from their hiding places and into open country. ![]() This breeding stock was adapted by the Portuguese to hunt rabbits in the craggy Iberian countryside. It’s thought that their ancestors were brought to Portugal in antiquity by successive waves of Phoenician, Roman, and Moorish traders and invaders. Though new to the AKC Hound Group, Pequenos are an ancient breed.
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