Podenco Post

  • Valencia, Spain – 110 podencos living in worse than hell!

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    4 November 2026 – From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    110 dogs rescued in the Valencia region — mostly Podencos.
    In the last 15 years, I have taken Podencos from some terrible situations, but this rescue has to be one of the worst I have seen.
    110 dogs, mostly Podencos, exposed to the full sun with no shelter, no access to water, tied with short chains, held in cages or crates and kept in overcrowded conditions. Suffering from severe malnutrition and showing various signs of abuse.

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  • Unusual types of Podenco

    Podenco Paternino de Huelva

    Huelva Podenco or PODENCO PATERNINO of Huelva Province in Andalucia. The ‘cradle’ of the Paternino is Huelva where it is used for hunting rabbit, hare and wild boar, mostly in a pack (rehala). A Dog Breeders’ Association Paternino of Huelva was established and registered in 1999, Coats are varied, mainly white with black patches.  Read more about it on this weblink.

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    Podenco Xarnego of Valenciana – read about this type on this weblink.

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  • List of Podenco Rescue and Rehoming Associations

    Take an ‘Invisible’ into you home forever

    List of associations

  • Podenco Friends – about the Podenco

    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends writes
    Did you know Podencos come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and coat types?  In the early days I didn’t. The first podenquito I rescued she was so little I thought she was a puppy ..😊but a welcome surprise and Bella was a real joy to be with ..
    From the petite and delicate to the tall and athletic, this ancient breed is incredibly diverse — yet they all share the same intelligent eyes, expressive ears, and that unmistakable Podenco spirit.
    Despite their physical differences, Podencos are known for their intelligence , loyalty, and gentle nature.
    Whether curled up on the sofa or out exploring the world, they each bring a unique kind of magic.
    And because of their variety, they can adapt beautifully to many different types of homes and lifestyles.

  • Podenca Ginger in Germany hoping for her forever home

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    Ginger, who has been at her foster home in 04539 Groitzsch (near Leipzig, Germany), is almost 2 years old, neutered, tested negative for Mediterranean diseases, and ready for her family 🌺

    Contact: Leonie Gessinger (+491794360839 or gessinger@tsv-europa.de)
    Sometimes it doesn’t take much time to realize that a dog has a very special companion. Ginger has only been at her foster home since yesterday, October 17th, and is already showing what a wonderful dog she is.
    In her new environment, Ginger is curious. She explores the apartment, looks at everything very carefully, and wants to know what’s going on around her. She doesn’t always seek out contact with her humans. When someone approaches her, she clearly enjoys the attention and likes to be petted. She doesn’t need a big show, but rather can arrive at her own pace and discover how beautiful life can be in a loving home.

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  • Tiny Portuguese Podengo Aruna hoping for a forever home

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    Aruna is a small, fuzzy podenga (8Kg). She is around 7 years old. Was found with her babies and hurt in the neck. Likely someone kicked her very strongly. A small tilt to the head remains but she is perfectly fine. These dogs are beaten, poisoned and killed by villagers that don´t want them around. Aruna is looking for a home.
    Contact email  podengos@protonmail.com

  • The regal podencos of the Azores

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    The regal podengos from the Azores.

  • 8th October 2026 – marching in Spain for the Spanish hunting dogs

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  • Portuguese Podengo Jorge – 5 years waiting for a forever home

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    Podenco Jorge, 5 years old. Jorge and his sister Marta were found as puppies and no one ever showed interest in adopting them. You have to check Jorge´s eyes! He is looking for a home.  He is medium size, 20Kg. in Northern Portugal.

    Contact email if you can offer him his forever home.  podengos@protonmail.com

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  • Spanish Hunting Dogs – time Spanish law protected them

    PPP Hunting 🐗
    Collaborative video between Aula Animal and Plataforma NAC
    🎤 Why are hunting dogs not included in the animal welfare law?
    🐕 Dogs, who are sadly used for hunting, are not included in the animal welfare law because the hunting lobby has exerted strong political pressure to prevent them from having rights.
    In this way, they remain completely unprotected so that hunters can continue to use them as mere tools in their hunting practices.
    🎤 Why are millions of wild boars, roe deer, and rabbits raised annually to repopulate hunting grounds?
    🐗 Millions of species intended for hunting are raised annually in hunting farms so that hunters have enough prey to kill.
    These hunting farms carry significant risks and negative consequences for animals and the natural environment.
    An argument in favor of hunting is that it helps control populations of wild boars and rabbits.
    Hunting does not help control animal populations; on the contrary, it is the hunting industry itself that produces artificial overpopulations causing imbalance in wild populations.