| Podenco Valenciano | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 Smooth-haired Podenco Valenciano | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Xarnego Valenciano Gos coniller Xarnego-Podenco Valenciano | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Valencian Community,Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||||||||||
ThePodenco Valenciano, also known as theXarnego Valenciano orGos Coniller, is awarren hound originating inValencian Community, Spain. It was officially recognized by theReal Sociedad Canina de España in 2017.[citation needed]
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 ofCatalonia,Aragon,La Mancha,Murcia, andAndalusia.[1]
In 2009, fanciers of the dog established theClub de Amigos del Xarnego Valenciano to advocate for the breed's official recognition. In 2013, the dog was officially recognized as a landrace native to Valencia,[2] and in 2017 by theReal Sociedad Canina de España.
The dog is 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]
