In the 15 th century, it’s believed that Portuguese explorers took Pequenos on board ship with them to act as vermin killers. This somewhat rectangular shape helps it enter dense thickets and rock crevices while chasing its quarry. In addition, the Portuguese Podengo Grande is squarer in shape, while the Pequeno is longer than it is tall. For example, the grande-size Portuguese Podengo was bred to hunt deer and wild boar, and the Pequeno was bred to hunt rabbit. Traditionally, the different size dogs had different functions. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is not simply a Portuguese Podengo that has been bred down in size. However, in the United States, the American Kennel Club classifies the Portuguese Podengo, as having two sizes-the grande and the medio, and this is a separate breed from the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno.
The Portuguese consider the Podengo to be a single breed with three sizes, the “grande” (large), the “medio” (medium) and the “pequeno” (small). When these dogs reached Portugal, the needs of the local hunter and the harsh terrain shaped the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno into a tenacious rabbit hunter. Dogs of this type are thought to have originated with Phoenician and Roman merchants who navigated the coasts of the Mediterranean basin in the time of classical antiquity. In Portugal, the word “ Podengo” is used to refer to a specific type of primitive, pack-hunting dog with erect ears, a wedge-shaped head (like a four-sided pyramid), a sickle-shaped tail, and either a smooth and wire coat. The Pequeno is a national breed of Portugal. These natural rabbit hunters are members of the Hound Group, and they will hunt alone or in a small pack. They are smart, lively dogs that make willing watchdogs while serving as your companion. Dogs with facial wrinkles, like French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, should have their faces wiped down at least weekly to prevent infection.The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (Pequeno) is a small, robust, and rustic breed, originally from Portugal. If you have a small dog, like an Italian Greyhound, take special care to clean around their eyes with a cotton ball or soft cloth and use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around their eyes to make sure they are comfortable. Use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around the eyes, ears and face. Bushy hair growth within the ear can be thinned with tweezers or blunt scissors. Never use a Q-Tip, which could cause damage to the inner ear if your dog suddenly shakes or jerks his head. Gently wipe a cotton ball moistened with mineral oil, olive oil or witch hazel in your dog's ear, being careful to avoid the ear canal. Some smooth-coated dogs, like Basenjis and Boxers, and dogs with large ears, like Weimaraners and Great Danes, have sensitive ears that should be checked weekly for infection and cleaned with a cotton ball. It is always important to routinely clean your dog's eyes and ears, and examine for potential infections. Doing so will help prevent the development of infections that could seriously damage these amazing organs. Not all breeds and coat styles require routine trimming in and around the eyes and ears but all should undergo regular inspection and cleaning around these sensitive areas.
If your dog’s nail starts to feel softer, that’s a good indication that you’re getting close to the quick. The nail is hard closer to the surface and becomes softer as you get closer to the quick. You can tell if you’re getting close to the quick by the texture of your dog’s nail. Instead, work gradually, shaving small portions of your dog’s nails off each time. Never trim extremely long nails down to a short nail in one sitting, because this is an excellent way to accidently quick the dog’s nail. Gradually increase the number of nails you clip in one sitting to help your dog get used to the process. Clip one nail, reward your dog with a treat, and stop to give him some positive reinforcement before moving on. Then, work gradually, shaving down just a thin portion of the nail at first to make sure you don’t reach the quick. As you start to clip, gently press on your dog’s paws to help him become accustomed to the feeling of having his nails clipped.
Provide your dog with plenty of positive reinforcement and even treats to help associate nail clipping with a positive experience. But with the right conditioning and careful cutting, nail clipping can be a simple, stress-free activity for you and your dog. Many dog owners are apprehensive about trimming their dog’s nails because they are nervous about cutting into the quick.
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