Podenco Valenciano
Smooth-haired Podenco Valenciano
Other namesXarnego Valenciano
Gos coniller
Xarnego-Podenco Valenciano
OriginValencian Community, Spain
Traits
Height Males 55 to 61 cm.
Females 50 to 57 cm.
Weight Males around 20 kg.
Females around 18 kg.
Coat three varieties: smooth/straight hair, rough/hard hair and long/silky hair
Kennel club standards
RSCFRCE standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Podenco Valenciano, also known as the Xarnego Valenciano or Gos Coniller, is a warren hound originating in Valencian Community, Spain. It was officially recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España in 2017.[citation needed]

History

The Podenco Valenciano originated as a dog kept by lower classes, and used for hunting small game, primarily rabbits, during the night. It has historically been found in the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, La Mancha, Murcia, and Andalusia.[1]

In 2009, fanciers of the dog established the Club de Amigos del Xarnego Valenciano to advocate for the breed's official recognition. In 2013, the dog was officially recognized as a landrace of native to Valencia,[2] and in 2017 by the Real Sociedad Canina de España.

Description

The dog well-adapted to warmer climates.[1] It is a medium dog, muscular, and its coat, which may be silky, smooth, or rough, comes in black, white, or a variety of shades of brown. It does not have an undercoat. Show standards dictate that the dog may not have floppy ears.[3]

A black Podenco Valenciano.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Vicedo Castelló, José Luis (2013-03-28). "Xarnego Valencia". Club de Caza (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  2. ^ "El «xarnego valencià» obtiene el reconocimiento de raza autóctona". ABC (in Spanish). 2013-06-29. Archived from the original on 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  3. ^ "Xarnego-Podenco Valenciano" (PDF). Real Sociedad Canina de España. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
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