A new breed from PORTUGAL the RARE PORTUGUESE PODENGO PEQUENO (Small size Wire coat and Smooth coat) was imported in 2002.
The PORTUGUESE PODENGO (Warren Hound) was Recognised by the Kennel Club on 1st October 2003.
It is now listed on the Import Register the Interim Breed Standard has been approved and the Podengo can be exhibited from 1st January 2006 in the Show rings of the U.K.
The Portuguese Podengo is now approved by the Kennel Club to be moved from the Import Register into the Breed Register as from 1st Jamuary 2008. The Portuguese Podengo can be shown at Crufts from 2009.
The Portuguese Podengo Club of Great Britain (provisional) is now registered with the Kennel Club, any further information contact Chairman Mrs. Betty Judge, Contact Numbers as below,