Canary hound

Canary hound

El Podenco Canario is an endemic dog of the Canary Islands which stands out for being part of the hound family, which were distributed throughout the Peninsula and the islands, creating various breeds highly appreciated today. This dog, like others of its relatives, the hounds are especially good at hunting and that is why they have lasted for centuries.

We are going to know the characteristics and history of the Podenco Canario, a dog that can still be found today on the islands and in other areas of Spain. Although it is not a popular breed worldwide, it is true that podencos are popular throughout the Mediterranean, since it is their place of origin.

History of the Canary Hound

Canary hound

Podencos are dogs that have been recorded even in Ancient Egypt, and that are spread across the Mediterranean thanks to the Phoenicians and the Greeks. The origin of this dog is well known, since in addition to it, several breeds have arisen as it spread throughout the Peninsula. We know breeds such as the Portuguese Podenco, the Ibizan Hound or the Podenco Canario.

This dog came to the Canary Islands more than 7.000 years ago and apparently in principle they were dogs that roamed free and looked for their own food. The inhabitants realized their skills for hunting and began to use them to get pieces, domesticating them. Today, these Canarian Podencos are still a prized breed for hunting and coexistence. The breed club was created during the eighties.

Dog characteristics

Canary hound

The Podenco Canario dog is a breed that resembles other Podencos, standing out for have a slim and slim body although muscular. They hardly gain weight and are easily maintained with this athletic build. There are podencos with hard and longer fur, but the Podenco Canario is characterized by having a very short and fine coat. Its colors range from chocolate brown to light brown almost yellow, some with a white spot.

La head is elongated, truncated cone-shaped, with high and pointed ears. Its tail is thin and rounded, normally low, although it can raise it if it is alert or happy. When they emit a bark when finding a prey it is something characteristic, since it is short and intermittent, which is called 'beat'.

Character of the Canary Hound

Canary hound

These hounds have a friendly and calm nature when it comes to interacting with other dogs and people. It may be because of that freedom they have always had that they do not serve as true watchdogs, as they are good with strangers in their home.

This dog can be a bit surly and stubborn, since it is independent and can have its own criteria when it comes to behaving. That is why we must have real patience when training it. It is an intelligent dog that learns quickly, but we must certainly work on the issue of obedience, since they do not always have a penchant for it.

As to its hunting instinct is really high, as some dogs even show it after a few months. This means that if they go out to the field they can get lost or easily distracted in search of some trace or animal. It is a very active and nervous outdoor dog that needs to play and move almost daily.

Canarian Podenco care

Canary hound

El Podenco Canario is an agile, fast and energetic dog that you are going to need to exercise a lot on a daily basis. Hunting dogs need to play sports continuously, so we must be willing to take them to open spaces to play and run. These dogs are well adapted to urban environments and living at home, but they still need to play sports.

The coat of this dog almost does not need care, since it is very short, but precisely for that reason it is a dog that is not so protected against the cold. If we live in a cold weather we must protect the dog in the face of low temperatures, since it does not have an appropriate coat for it.

Canary hound

La The dog's diet should be consistent with its activity. During its adulthood it is a dog that plays sports and needs quality food to keep it in shape.

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Dog health

Canary hound

The health of this dog has been strengthened through generations, since only the strongest and best hunting dogs survived. His health is very strong and it stands out above all the fact that it is a dog that has a strong resistance to leishmaniasis, since it is a frequent disease in the Mediterranean area due to the presence of mosquitoes.

These dogs also need high quality food. They do not eat large amounts but need feed to maintain their fitness and activity. In addition, they are dogs that do not get fat easily, so they have a good metabolism.

Canary hound

Despite how strong it can be, this dog can suffer from some diseases that are common in all types of dogs. When they get older, dogs can develop hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis or stomach torsion. Some basic care with a good diet, moderate physical exercise when he is a senior and periodic visits to the vet are basic steps to avoid some diseases and stop others that are unavoidable.

Why have a Canarian Podenco

Canary hound

These dogs are medium in size and are very active. It is undoubtedly an ideal animal for families, who will enjoy playing with children and other pets. He is a really friendly dog, who will get along well with everyone, which is why he has come to adapt so well to life in the city and at home.

It is a really healthy and strong dog, which hardly needs care, so in this sense it is perfect for those who are new to pet care. Nevertheless, you must have patience in your training, since as we have said they are a bit stubborn dogs. But his good character will win us over anyway. Did you already know the Canarian Podenco?


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  1.   Pablo said

    Precious the breed. How do you know if a hound is mixed or not?
    I have one adopted from a kennel in Fuerteventura and I don't know if it can be mixed.