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Welcome to Porto Novo - Home of America's First Small Podengos!
In 2001, we brought the first purebred wire coat Portuguese Podengo Pequeno to the United States and campaigned him to become America's first Podengo champion in rare breed organizations as well as the first Canadian champion and first American Podengo to be shown in Portugal. Porto Novo Podengos was established, which had the first American-bred champion. We campaigned the first international champions and continue to earn accolades for our Podengos. We now breed and show both the small wire and smooth coat Podengos -- each different, and each equally enchanting!
In 2003, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America was established to protect the Podengo in the United States and to bring the breed into the American Kennel Club. Serving as PPPCA's first President, I was re-elected in 2009 and look forward to seeing our little Podengos exhibit in AKC Miscellaneous Class soon. Please join PPPCA and get into the best Podengo Pequeno network in the USA at www.podengos.com/joinus/
In 2007, Porto Novo created the first Podengo Breeder Network in America - a group of like-thinking aficionados of this fabulous breed. Together, we breed for good health, good temperament, and good structure and are listed on PPPCA's Breeder Referral Program, which requires specific health checks and certifications and compliance with its Code of Ethics. We respect the Podengo as expressed in its Breed Standard, its functionality, and its place in Portugal's history and culture.
But most of all, we produce some of the sweetest, funniest, most social Podengos in America!
If you have any questions, please contact me at portonovokennel@aol.com
Marilyn Piurek, Proprietor
Porto Novo Podengos, LLC
Podengo Facts
Ancient History - The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient hound that came to the Iberian Peninsula with the Phoenicians in ancient times. Stone carvings of Podengos appear on churches in Portugal in the 11th century and its first written reference is in 1199 AD, during the reign of Portugal's King Sancho I. Beginning in the 15th century, the small Podengo traveled aboard the ships of Magellan, Vasco da Gama and other Portuguese explorers, serving to rid the ships of vermin and disease. To this day, the Podengo retains the characteristics of its early ancestors.
A complete breed history can be found in the book The Portuguese Podengo by Vitor Veiga. More history can be found throughout this site and at www.podengos.com, the website of the Portuguese Podengo Club of America, which was founded by the owner of Porto Novo Podengos.
Recent History - The first purebred Portuguese Podengo came to the United States in the 1990's and Podengos now reside in 45 states. The first small wire coat Podengos came to the US in 2001 and comprise about 80% of America's Podengo population. There are currently about 280 small Podengos in the United States.
The Podengo comes in three sizes, small, medium and large - called Podengo Pequeno, Podengo Medio and Podengo Grande. Each size comes in two hair types - wire coat and smooth coat. The large Podengos hunt wild boar and the medium and small are known as fine rabbit hunters.
The Podengo has erect ears, pyramidal head, elegant lines of body and agile movement. It is a hardy, intelligent and lively breed, making fine companions. Loyal and fearless, the Podengo is also a good watchdog. With its keen sense of fun, the Portuguese Podengo is easy to train, excelling at agility and other sports.
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Philosophy
We love our Podengos and want what is best for them and for the breed. We are committed to following the standard and re... click for more
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About Us
Podengos are versatile, friendly, and great companions. Many live in homes with people who are active in politics, inclu... click for more
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At Porto Novo, we breed for temperament, health and beauty. Our puppies grow up with all ages of people and other Podengos, so they get a good start on being well socialized and very happy.
Temperament
Even though they love a good cuddle, Podengos are not lap dogs, but are independent thinkers who are enchantingly intelligent and active. While Podengos are readily adaptable to new environments and not fussy about f... click for more
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Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, Old Saybrook, CT & Newport, RI, USA • or 401-258-1804
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