Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Comparison – Which dog is better Spanish Greyhound or Podengo Portugues?

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Name	Spanish Greyhound	Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Origins	Spain	Portugal
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	484	159
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Other Names	Spanish Greyhound, Spanish Galgo, Galgo	Podengo Portugues, Portuguese Warren Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available
Price	$600-$800	$800-$1000

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno General Appearance Comparison

Size	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	9-13 pounds (4-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	8-12 inches (20-31 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	10 inches (25.5 cm)

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Smooth	Smooth Wiry
Colors	Black Cinnamon Red White Yellow	Fawn Gray Red Chestnut Gold Orange Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Spanish Greyhounds shed moderately.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos shed moderately.

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Affectionate Quiet Calm Gentle	Active Friendly Lively Companionable Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Spanish Greyhounds are quite easy to train.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Spanish Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Spanish Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Spanish Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Spanish Greyhounds are average watchdogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Spanish Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Spanish Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Spanish Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Spanish Greyhounds have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Spanish Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Spanish Greyhounds are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Spanish Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	No data available	No data available
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Spanish Greyhounds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Spanish Greyhounds have an average exercise need.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Spanish Greyhounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Portuguese Podengo Pequenos don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Spanish Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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