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  • Podenco Maneto – a big personality on little legs!

    Maneto1 250 podencoworld The Ibizan Maneto: a strong loyal little dog; yet another podenco type not recognized by the FCI, only the RSCE (La Real Sociedad Canina de España).   In 2004 the Podenco Maneto was recognized as an indigenous race in Spain.  There is no scientific evidence of how old the breed is, but there are several dogs that resemble Manetos depicted in photographs and paintings from the 19th century.  The breed originated in Andalusia in southern Spain; in particular, the regions around Cadiz and Malaga are considered the cradle of the birth of the Ibizan Maneto race. 

    The Maneto could simply be described as a Dachshund Podenco; weighing between 8.5 to 11.5 kg. The recognized colors are different shades of red and white.  They have the characteristic large upright ears of a Podenco with the characteristic Dachshund legs.  They are used for hunting rabbits like their cousin the Ibizan Andaluz.  It is believed that the Ibizan Maneto emerged from the medium Podenco Andaluz.  Controlled by inbreeding within the breed to maintain pure bloodlines, breeders have produced the mutated gene in this breed to the point that it’s an obvious characteristic of the classification of the breed.

    Maneto6 250 podencoworld The Maneto is an expert at hunting in dense brush, they are also used in narrow canyons;  a are particularly suited for detecting and retrieving the prey, both on land and in water and are often combined with the Ibizan Andaluz during the hunt, as they can go where the bigger dogs cannot.  Manetos also often work closer to the hunter than the Andaluz.  The Maneto is used for both prey detection and killing, and also retrieves the prey when it has been shot. 

    They hunt in packs where they help each other to detect the rabbit.  They are not particularly fast, given their short legs, but they work quietly and methodically.  Once they detect a prey, they stop and bark, then the other dogs move in quickly to continue the hunt.

    But Maneto is not just a hunting dog, they also have a reputation as very sweet family pets which adapt easily to family life.   They also love being with their owner and keen for affection. They like to sleep in your bed and your feet warm during cold winter nights, and they will gladly do anything for you as long as they are rewarded with a tasty reward.  This is a dog well suited to family life because they are very kind to their own families. Another major advantage of the Maneto their short legs as they cannot use whirling drumsticks come to your face while playing, like their older cousins often do!  They are affectionate to their family, but may be reluctant and suspicious of strangers; however their natural curiosity and openness prevails after a while.

    Especially in the beginning it is very important to a lot of time to spend with your Maneto to build a good relationship.   It is a very independent and intelligent dog, with a strong temperament and character and probably see themselves as superior to other dogs, therefore it is important to Scialise the Maneto with many different breeds.

    Maneto5 250 podencoworld The Maneto have hunting in their genes, that is, it is not something they learn, so even if you adopt a puppy, the hunting instinct could be arounsed when exposed to certain stimuli.  You have to practice and train the dog, call him to you, make contact, encourage him to follow you.  The advantage of their short legs is that they can’t get away from you too quickly!  If you are looking for a loyal friendly dog, then the Maneto is the perfect temperament for you.

    Description

    A narrow head in the shape of a cone and half as wide as long; a slightly pronounced stop; the colour of the nose and lips varies from honey-coloured to pink.  It has big ears which can be folded; the legs are short and very muscular; height to withers approx 35cm and 11.5kg weight; convex back.  Permissible colors are red and a little cinnamon to white.

    He is very effective for hunting birds, especially partridge and quail, and the collection of ducks on the water, he is one of the most important collectors of small game in all mountain areas and areas with dense vegetation and shrubs.

    All in all, the Podenco Maneto makes a very good family pet, very intelligent with a good memory, loyal, well balanced and affectionate.  Give them a chance.

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  • Podenco Malagueno or Ibizan Malagueno

    Podenco malagueno2 190 Little is known about this Podenco and it is not recognized by the FCI, but extensive scientific research has been done in Spain on the breed.

    The Ibizan Malagueño is a race, variant or ecotype in the group of Iberian Andalusian podencos.  It is a pure Spanish Andalusian podenco, perfectly adapted to the climate, the topography of the country and ultimately for hunting in the province of Malaga, particularly rabbits.

    It is ideal for hunting rabbits, hunting alone or together in a pack, with a nervous demeanor and distinctive bark, it uses smell, sight and hearing. It is a natural hunting dog, modest, well proportioned and muscular, a practical hunter who do not see hunting as a game. 

     
    In the countryside, farmers and hunters contribute to the cultural enrichment by ensuring the survival of the Spanish water dog, the goat and the Ibizan Malaguenese Malagueño.

    Although not the Ibizan Malagueño is not internationally recognized, like the Ibizan Andaluz, we can refer to two important dates in the recent history of dog breeds, the National Symposium of Spanish breeds in 1982 and the International Symposium of Spanish breeds in 1992.

    The group of native Spanish breeds Ibizan Divided is writing three categories depends on the size (small, medium and large, with three variations in ITS (short, long and shaggy), as described by the famous hunter Raul Bengoechea in articles published in 1961.

    The Iberian, or Spanish Andalusian Ibizan has nothing to do with the Ibizan Hound or the Canario Podengo Portuguese nor the Cirneco del Etna. All these varieties can be derived from a distant common strain, but the differences are clear.

    Podencos are named for the area where it occurs: Ibizan Campanero, Ibizan Gallego, Ibizan Alicantino, etc. They have Ibizan Andaluz in common in that they result from a particular region with some characteristics in common and also clear differences in build.

    Podenco malagueno 1 250 The Ibizan Malagueño cannot be compared with the medium Ibizan from other regions.  After studying various morphological relationships within the same breed which are directly related to their hunting style and behaviour in the field, they all have different skills, which are complementary to the task of hunting on hard and dry ground.

    So the Podenco Malagueño hunts with his head half down without touching the ground, with the head movement, the slow trot and slow zigzag movements. He walks back and forth, back and forth in constant contact with the hunter, and indicates with the movement of his tail any wildlife.

    In summary, the Iberian Andalusian Podenco Malagueño is a medium sized dog who hunts with the use of hearing, smell and sight, with a rugged head carried higher in males than in females.   It is a born hunter, of medium height from 44 to 50 cm. large ears, well proportioned and muscular body, with a good sense of smell, sight and hearing, perfectly adapted to the climate and topography of the land in the province of Malaga and specializing in hunting rabbits.  

    Podenco malagueno 3 250 The Ibizan Malagueño is an infallible weapon for catching rabbits with its teeth without the need for shotguns.

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