Portuguese Podengo Medio
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Portuguese Podengo Medio vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Portuguese Podengo Medio and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 54 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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