Canarian Warren Hound
Kanárský podenco
Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Category | Large |
Recognition features
- Slender, light, enduring dog of medium size with large erect ears
- Short smooth coat, red and white
- Low-set tail, appearing as an extension of the rump
Purpose
Canary Islands rabbit hunter that works by scent, sight and hearing; he must neither bark nor catch game during scenting work.
History
Called the Podenco Canario on the Canary Islands, found especially on Gran Canaria and Tenerife. A dog of Egyptian origin probably imported by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Egyptians; the breed dates back about seven thousand years.
Coat
Smooth, short and dense coat; preferably red and white, red from orange to dark mahogany.
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