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On January 1, 2008, the Portuguese Podengo became eligible to participate in AKC Companion Events, which include Rally (an entry-level Obedience event), Obedience, and Agility, as well as in Lure Coursing, an AKC Performance Event.
This "Sports" section has been developed to encourage Portuguese Podengo owners to participate in these events. You must list your Podengos with AKC's Foundation Stock Service in order to compete in Companion Events. At the top of the Podengos Section of this website is a form you can download to list your Potuguese Podengo with FSS.
This section will feature our small (Pequeno) Podengos that are participating in Rally, Obedience, Agility and Lure Coursing to inspire you to try your dogs in these events. Don't be intimidated if you've never done it before. We'll be providing you with helpful "how-to's" to get you started. You'll find that it opens up a whole new dimension of life with your dog that can be very fulfilling for both of you.
For those of you reading this page who do not yet own a Portuguese Podengo, you should be aware that when breeders of the Podengo Pequeno in the U.S. and abroad sell their dogs, many prioritize buyers who make a commitment to participate in Companion or Performance Events. This is essential to preserve the superb athleticism of the Portuguese Podengo and the robust health that comes of it.
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