The misconception of the Podenco, Pharao hound, Ibicenco has been occupying my mind for a long time and I want to eventually educate the public about this noble breed and eradicate the misunderstanding about the Podencos.
The spanish Podenco hound, a hunting dog as well as all other breeds of hunting dogs is no exception in his behaviour as a hunting dog.
The spanish Podenco hound, a hunting dog as well as all other breeds of hunting dogs is no exception in his behaviour as a hunting dog.
A
description of the Podenco hounds:
The Podenco is a very delicate breed, the figure can be almost compared with that of a greyhound. His body is very athletic and his staying power is acceptional, from a standing position he can easily jump nearly 2,50m high. He is extremely social and lacks any sign of aggression. A dog you can only wish for, provided his needs get fullfilled.
The Podenco is a very delicate breed, the figure can be almost compared with that of a greyhound. His body is very athletic and his staying power is acceptional, from a standing position he can easily jump nearly 2,50m high. He is extremely social and lacks any sign of aggression. A dog you can only wish for, provided his needs get fullfilled.
History
of the Podenco hounds:
Podenco
translated means hound, he is considered the best type of hunting dog,
because he is
hunting with all his three senses, specialized in rabbits. It has
been said that the first Pharaoh
hounds were brought as a gift by the Egyptian queen for the spanish royal family
to Ibiza. The Pharaoh Hound was much appreciated and you can find him therefore on all cave paintings and grave chambers in Egypt. Also on the island
of Ibiza
he
is appreciated as a noble breed and Artists even set him a monument
in Ibiza Town.
“Bronze
hounds in a protective hand”
I
will not get into details, but the Ibizan hound here on the spanish
mainland only has little chance of being appreciated as a noble breed. That's why the animal
shelters here are
full of them, especially after the hunting season they are abandoned
in their hundreds.
And
at the same time there is a myth about this noble breed widespread
for example:
-
You cannot let him off the leash, because he does not come back when
called
-
You can not educate him
-
He climbs over walls and fences, no matter how high
Of
course, a hunting dog, which has hunting in the blood over hundreds
of generations will always want to hunt, but that problem can be easily controlled. The
problem is the same with any other hunting dog breed.
There
are simple solutions to meet those needs.
Each
breed of dog has been bred for a specific purpose, ie the dog had always
a "job". Most breeds are "working dogs," that
must not be forgotten. It
is important, no matter what breed you have, whether it is a herd
dog, a guard dog, a hunting
dog, a rescue dog or a guide dog, the needs of specific breeds must be
met.
Are
the different needs met, your dog will no longer jump over fences and walls,
or doesn't come when called. If the needs are totally satisfied he
will sit by the sofa and
be the happiest dog.
Stick
to the basic rules and keep them always in mind:
Energy
reduction - discipline - affection, in that order, as it stands
and not vice versa.
I
have rehabilitated many hounds and trained their owners, who are the
happiest dog owners
today.
