Introduction
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is an active and quick hunting dog. Considered a hound, their talent for hunting rabbits is quite impressive. Pequenos love to run and jump outdoors, but they can be very good indoor pets as well.
Being quite small, this little rabbit hunter only weighs about 13 pounds. They are known for their almond-shaped eyes and their little head, and they are also very muscular. They have a thick and wiry coat and come in many colors. From Portugal, the Portuguese natives use this breed to hunt with but also enjoy them as family pets due to the fact that they have a loving personality.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Dog Names in Pop Culture
Meet Pirata, which means pirate in the Portuguese language. Pirata was at the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Competition with her owner, Karen. This was quite the event, as up until the previous year the Pequeno was not recognized by the American Kennel Club. They only started coming into the United States twenty years ago! Pirata didn’t win in 2014, but in 2016 this cute little wire-haired hound won the Best in Breed at Westminster. There were three tiny Podengos in the event, which goes to show this breed is making their way into dog-lovers’ hearts.
An article in a 2018 edition of the Hartford Current, a Connecticut newspaper, featured the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno breed five times over! Yes, Margaret Boisture of a Windsor kennel was featured in the news with her five Pequenos: Mr. Wiggles, Tia, David, Cabrita, and Fado. The article discussed her hounds and the upcoming Westminster competition, and gave credit to the up and coming breed.
Another Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Xana, an ownerless stray, was found on the streets in the country of Portugal. The now owner, John, brought her home to the United States and had her trained. They quickly recognized her adeptness at hunting, not rabbits, but pheasant! Xana is featured in Portuguese Podengo Medio & Grande, An American Club specifically for the breed.
In the news site called Southwest Today from 2013, the focus once again is the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno. It is more of a congratulatory article for the fact that this cute and avid hunting breed was finally recognized and accepted into the American Kennel Club.
Cino is another Pequeno in the spotlight. He was established in the field of competing at only a year and a half old! His owner, Jenni, is quite proud of his tenacity! Cino came from Brisbane, Australia, and was a part of the very first Pequeno litter in the country. Cino was one of the dogs featured in the 2011 Royal Melbourne Dog Show and enjoyed the competition as this was the very first one ever to feature this breed.
As the breed is becoming more accepted and loved, articles are popping up online featuring them. They are just too cute not to share with the dog-loving world!
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Dog Name Considerations
When naming your new Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, you have many options on the angle you may want to take. Since Portuguese Podengo Pequenos are native to Portugal, you may choose to find a Portuguese name. Names like Agueda, meaning good-hearted, or Sachi, meaning blessed child, may be what you are looking for. If you choose to name your dog after other characteristics such as the color or personality, you may need a few days to think about the ideal name. Getting to know your dog by spending those first precious days together will help a name come to your mind. Names for the color and appearance you may consider are Sable, meaning black, or Coco for a brown dog. Fitting titles that go with the personality of your new companion may be Asha, which means lively in Arabic, or Leala, which means loyal. You may also wish to combine names, such as a first name derived from Portuguese and a middle name to fit the personality or appearance, or vice versa. No matter which name you choose, your dog will be happy to know he is with a new family and is loved!
Male Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Dog Names
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Inatio
Portuguese for internal fire
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Abel
Abel is Portuguese for vanity
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Baltasar
Of Portuguese origin, meaning protected by God
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Celio
Portuguese for Heavenly body
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Joaquim
Of Portuguese origin meaning raised by Yahweh
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Kito
Portuguese meaning a precious stone
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Silvino
Of Portuguese origin, meaning man of the forest
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Paulo
Portuguese for one who belongs with the people
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Quim
Meaning one who is established by God, Quim is of Portuguese origin
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Adao
Portuguese for man
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Afonso
Of Portuguese origin, meaning noble and prepared
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Aurelio
Portuguese meaning gilded
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Bento
In Portuguese, Bento means the blessed one
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Carlito
Of Portuguese origin, Carlito means free man
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Carmo
Portuguese meaning garden of God
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Benedito
Benedito is Portuguese for the blessed one
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Jordao
Portuguese for a flowing river
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Marco
Of Portuguese origin, Marco means warlike
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Luciano
Portuguese for light of day
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Olavo
In Portuguese, Olavo means descendant of
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Salamao
Portuguese for man of peace
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Roldao
Portuguese for famous land
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Simao
Of Portuguese origin meaning God has heard
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Rafael
Portuguese meaning God heals
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Rabbie
Portuguese origin meaning brilliant fame
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Gaidar
Of Portuguese origin meaning to be joyful
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Gabe
Gabe is of Portuguese origin meaning God's bravest man
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Walden
Portuguese for forest valley
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Walid
Of Portuguese origin meaning new baby
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Waldemar
Portuguese for famous ruler
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Female Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Dog Names
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Margarida
Derived from Margaret, Portuguese for pearl
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Beatrix
Portuguese for she who makes happy
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Clara
Of Portuguese origin, Clara means bright and famous
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Belmira
Portuguese for a beautiful woman
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Zita
A common Portuguese name, meaning little girl, of Tuscan origin
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Cascata
Portuguese for like a waterfall
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Enia
Of Portuguese origin, Enia means jewel
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Kamilly
In Portuguese, Kamilly means noble for free born
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Kiania
Portuguese meaning of dawn
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Lecia
Of Portuguese origin, Lecia means a person who is joyful
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Nelinha
Portuguese for a gem in the ocean
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Miciela
Portuguese meaning a gift from God
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Pedrina
Pedrina is rock in Portuguese
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Heloisa
Portuguese for warrior
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Fabrizia
Of Portuguese origin, Fabrizia means craftswoman
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Aitana
Portuguese meaning high honor
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Edite
A derivation of the name Edith, of Portuguese origin
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Fernanda
Portuguese meaning brave journey
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Neves
Meaning lady of the snow, of Portuguese origin
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Rosalia
Meaning rose, of Portuguese origin
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Vanda
A derivation of Wanda, of Portuguese origin
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Anabela
Portuguese meaning beauty and grace
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Bibiana
Of Portuguese origin, Bibiana means lively
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Emilia
Portuguese for industrious
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Estela
Portuguese for star
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Flavia
Of Portuguese origin, Flavia means yellow hair
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Eva
Portuguese for life
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Helena
Of Portuguese origin, Helena means light
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Lilian
Portuguese for Lily
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Lina
Of Portuguese origin meaning praise
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Written by Beth Hedrick
Published: 04/05/2018, edited: 01/30/2020
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