# Podenco Valenciano Also known as: Xarnego Valenciano, Gos Coniller - **Group:** Sighthound (FCI group 10) - **Size:** Medium - **Origin:** Spain - **Temperament:** Agile, Alert, Active, Hardy The Podenco Valenciano is a Spanish warren hound from the Valencian Community, bred to hunt rabbits at night and well suited to hot climates. ## Overview The Podenco Valenciano is a medium-sized, muscular Spanish warren hound from the Valencian Community. It is also called the Xarnego Valenciano or Gos Coniller. It was the hunting dog of ordinary country people, used mostly for catching rabbits at night, and is adapted to warm climates. ## History The breed began as a working dog of the lower classes, used to hunt small game, mainly rabbits, after dark. It has been found in Aragon, Andalusia, Catalonia, Murcia and La Mancha. Fanciers formed a breed club in 2009. It was recognised as a native Valencian breed in 2013 and by the Spanish kennel club in 2017. It is currently considered a vulnerable Spanish breed. ## Appearance A muscular, medium-sized dog with a coat that may be silky, smooth or rough, and no undercoat. Colours include black, white and a range of browns. The standard does not allow floppy ears. ## Temperament Typical of warren hounds, it is an active, keen hunter with sharp senses. It needs an outlet for its drive. ## Care and exercise Expect plenty of daily exercise in a secure area, since the hunting instinct is strong. The coat is easy to care for with occasional brushing. With no undercoat, it feels the cold and needs warmth in winter. ## Ratings (1 to 5) - Energy: 4 - Exercise needs: 4 - Grooming: 1 - Shedding: 2 - Trainability: 3 - Barking: 2 - Good with children: 3 - Good with other dogs: 3 Page: https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/podenco-valenciano Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podenco_Valenciano ยท https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59540 Photo: Canarian (CC BY-SA 4.0), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Podencovalencianolisofawn1.jpg Profile written by an AI model from the sources above.