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  • The Origins of the Podenco Andaluz

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    There are several different types of podenco, from the small Ebana and Maneto to the big Campanero Podenco Andaluz is one type, the origins as told by Bev Farmer, Podenco Friends.

    This is Midas who we adopted in 2008 sadly no longer with us. So typical of the breed, kind, generous, and full of grace, Midas had a soul that touched everyone who met him.

    The Podenco Andaluz is considered one of the oldest native breeds in Spain, with a lineage that stretches back thousands of years. While there is no definitive historical documentation pinpointing their exact origins, prevailing theory suggests the breed descends from the Pharaoh Hound of Egypt and the Basenji of Central Africa.

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  • Treating eye infection in your dog

    The third eye of my Podenca Andaluz Rosie came up at the beginning of last week. She lost her appetite and was quite depressed. The third eyelid covered half of her right eye, so I took her off to see my lovely Dutch vet Hetty. After checking for grass seed or rose thorn, neither of which she found, she prescribed eye ointment Chloramphenicol 1.0%. Researching it on the Internet, as one does, it is described as an ointment for treating conjunctivitis in humans. However, on some veterinary websites, it is the recommended treatment.

    I trust Hetty implicitly so followed her advice to clean round Rosie’s eye and apply the ointment 4x/day and to get back in touch with her in 2 weeks if there was still a problem. I have followed instructions religiously and have to say that Rosie is the perfect patient. She sits quietly, as though she knows I am trying to help her.

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  • Adopt a Podenco – change its past and rewrite its future

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    List of Podenco Rescue Associations

  • EU votes for animals (some animals) – report from Eurogroup for Animals

    On 19th June at 12:30, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposal on cats and dogs with 457 votes in favor, 17 against and 86 abstentions.

    Hounds aren’t excluded.

    The outcome is generally excellent for our pets.

    Despite months of ups and downs and an endless list of exemptions, a sufficient majority of European Parliament MPs fulfilled their promises and ambitions, and continues the fight against the illegal trade of animals for their protection.

    Key results include:

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  • URGENT PLEA for Podencos Zola and Louie – Doncaster area, UK

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    Sadly sometimes however careful a adoption process is, sometimes it can go wrong. This is the sad case of Zola and Louie. Bever Farmer tells the story.

    Urgent – Zola and Louie May Be at Risk – Please Help

    I need your help. Two Podenco Canarios adopted to the UK are now considered at risk, and I am doing all I can to ensure their safety.

    Zola (Zia) – Female, 7 years old

    Louie (Leonardo) – Male, 8 years old

    Last known location: Beckingham, Doncaster DN10 4SR.

    Both dogs were adopted to the same individual – Zola in 2019 and Louie in 2020. For several years, we received regular updates and all seemed well.

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  • RSPCA – Keeping your dog cool in hot weather

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    Plenty of tips to keep your dog cool in hot weather, from the RSPCA

  • Heatstroke in Dogs

    HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Fortunately, now more and more professionals are communicating the same message!

    Whilst the need for rapid cooling with COLD water (1-15°C) has been recognised for decades in equestrian and human medicine, the dog world has lagged behind, and very poor information still circulates. e.g. “cool the paws”, “cover with wet towels”, “avoid cold water as it will cause shock”

    THE KEY MESSAGES ARE…………

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  • Fundacion Benjamin Mehnert in Seville – Podencos for adoption

    FBM tends to be full of galgos, but they do have a few podencos hoping for forever homes. Here are links to some of them. Please contact FBM direct if you can offer a forever place in your heart and home.

    DIDOC

    DUMBO

    PITU – only 1 year old

    SALERO

  • Plataforma NAC – still fighting for Spain’s hunting dogs

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    The European Commission forgets about hunting dogs. Key Vote in the European Parliament and Next Steps.

    On June 19, the European Parliament will vote in plenary session an important proposal. Following this vote, negotiations will begin with the European Commission and the Council of the European Union, the latter composed by the ministers of the Member States.

    This day is crucial as Parliament still has the opportunity to rectify any shortcomings of the Agriculture Commission and ensure that both dogs and cats receive the adequate protection they deserve.

    Read it on our website:

  • The Hidden Face of Hunting in Spain

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    The Hidden Face of Hunting: The Chronic Disprotection of Galgos and Podencos.

    In Spain, the idyllic image of the galgo running through the countryside often hides a dark and heartbreaking reality. These animals, endowed with unmatched elegance and speed, are largely victims of systemic lack of protection that condemns them to abandonment, mistreatment and, in many cases, to premature and cruel death.

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