English Kings are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Portuguese Podengos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

English Cocker Spaniel and Australian Shepherd

Hound

Unknown

Ancient

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Red

Black
Gray
Fawn

Wavy

Wiry

An English King can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Portuguese Podengo can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Mitral Valve Disease

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Eye Injuries

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic Examination
Orthopedic Exam
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

English Kings are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Portuguese Podengos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

English Kings need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Portuguese Podengos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

English King dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Portuguese Podengos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English King, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Portuguese Podengo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The English King requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Portuguese Podengo is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) English King feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an English King is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Portuguese Podengo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English King is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Podengo is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

English Kings are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Portuguese Podengo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

English Kings are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Portuguese Podengos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.