Podenco Canario Puppies For Sale

Podenco Carios are rare hunting dogs that can be found in the Canary islands. It is thought that the Egyptians brought these tough hunting dogs with them to sniff out wild game. The Podenco Canario is known to be high-strung, but they do love their families and are extremely loyal. Full-grown, they typically weigh 37-55 pounds and stand 20-25 inches tall.

Podenco Canarios are generally excellent with children of all ages. Dogs like the Podenco Canario need to live in situations where they have easy access to a safe place to play. These dogs aren’t best suited for life with young, clumsy toddlers, but they do alright with older, more respectful children. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Podenco Canarios have a high amount of energy. They love to hunt and are happiest when they are hot on the trail of a rabbit or other small, furry critter. You’ll want to take them for daily walks or jogs, but be sure to keep a firm grip on the leash. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The short, smooth, dense coat of the Podenco Canario is very easy to maintain. They don’t require much grooming at all, but it’s best to give them a brushing about once a week to help remove dead hairs. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Podenco Canarios are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. A fenced-in yard is ideal if you want to own a Podenco Canario. They can also learn to live with other canines if they are raised together but don’t always share space will with kitties or other pets. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.