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 of Catalonia, Aragon, La Mancha, Murcia, and Andalusia.[1]
In 2009, fanciers of the dog established the Club de Amigos del Xarnego Valenciano to advocate for the breed's official recognition. In 2013, the dog was officially recognized as a landrace of native to Valencia,[2] and in 2017 by the Real Sociedad Canina de España.
The dog 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]
^ abVicedo Castelló, José Luis (2013-03-28). "Xarnego Valencia". Club de Caza (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
