THE COMPLETE PORTUGUESE PODENGO GUIDE: 500 Expert Answers & Facts: History, Health, Training & Breed Standard (The Complete Dog Guide Series)($23.99Value)

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THE COMPLETE PORTUGUESE PODENGO GUIDE: 500 Expert Answers & Facts History, Health, Training & Breed Standard – From Pequeno to Grande, Smooth to Wire Coat Discover Everything You Need to Know About the Ancient Rabbit Hunter in One Definitive Guide Thinking about getting a Portuguese Podengo? Already share your life with one of these ancient, intelligent hounds? This is the most comprehensive Portuguese Podengo book available on Amazon. With 500 expert answers, you’ll go from confused to confident on every aspect of the breed – Pequeno, Médio, Grande, smooth coat, and wire coat. Written by 20-year Podengo expert Roy Shiba, this guide covers the questions owners, breeders, and judges actually ask. No fluff. No generic dog advice. Just Podengo-specific, breed-authentic information. Inside This Complete Portuguese Podengo Handbook You’ll Learn: BREED HISTORY & STANDARD What is a Portuguese Podengo and how old is the breed? - The real difference between Pequeno, Médio, and Grande sizes - Smooth coat vs. wire coat: grooming, shedding, and temperament traits - How to identify a true Podengo vs. Ibizan Hound, Pharaoh Hound, or Podenco mixes - FCI, AKC, UKC breed standards explained in plain English HEALTH, FEEDING & LIFESPAN Most common Podengo health issues by size: hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, bloat - How long do Podengos live? Lifespan by variety and how to maximize it - Best diet for Podengos: kibble, raw, home-cooked + supplements that actually help - Senior Podengo care: arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, and quality of life TRAINING & BEHAVIOR THAT WORKS FOR PRIMITIVE BREEDS Why your Podengo won’t listen outside – and how to build a reliable recall - Are Podengos good with kids, cats, and other dogs? The honest answer - How to stop escape artistry, digging, barking, and chasing behaviors - Positive reinforcement training methods that work for independent hunting breeds - Housetraining, crate training, and leash training from puppy to adult BUYING, ADOPTING & DAILY LIFE Should you get a male or female, puppy or adult, smooth or wire? - How to find a reputable Podengo breeder + health tests to demand - Realistic exercise needs by variety: can Podengos live in apartments? - Best sports for Podengos: lure coursing, Fast CAT, barn hunt, agility, nose work - Travel, relocation, and flying with a Podengo – Pequeno to Grande BONUS: Quick reference charts, health testing checklist, emergency templates, and puppy-to-adult growth charts. Whether you want a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno as a city companion, a Médio for hiking, or a Grande for hunting and property guarding, this book prepares you for the reality of living with a primitive hound. Podengos are not Labs. They are ancient rabbit hunters with high prey drive, escape skills, and fierce independence. Stop Googling random advice. Get 500 answers in one place. Perfect for: New Podengo owners, experienced owners preparing for a second dog, breeders, rescue volunteers, veterinarians, and anyone researching Portuguese Podengo temperament, training, health, and history. Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to become the expert your Podengo deserves.