Gucci

Gucci and her sister Prada were brought into our care together after being found in a local town.

At this early stage, we’re still getting to know all of their individual quirks and preferences, but Gucci does appear to be the more reactive of the two and is currently a little more sensitive to her surroundings and other dogs. That said, she really enjoys her walks and walks nicely on the lead, happily meeting all the new faces she comes across each day. As always, we are working with her gently and observing her closely as she continues to build confidence and settle into a safe, steady routine.

Now a little about why Podencos are a great addition to your pack - whether it´s going to be just the two of you, or a more rumbunctious household...

Podencos here in Spain are often used as hunting dogs, to flush out rabbits, partridges or, occasionally, bigger wildlife. When they are no longer considered useful, sometimes even after only one season has ended, they are often just left out to fend for themselves, at best.

Regardless of this, Podencos are known for being remarkably forgiving, and some of our most affectionate and chirpy characters here started their lives this way.

These pups are incredibly adaptable to a wide range of homes, but most younger dogs will need a decent amount of exercise and mental stimulation. Hilarious and playful, agile and intelligent - many are great fun with kids, especially considering their diminutive size, and others will be perfect companions to you running types out there. Once playtime is over, Podencos have a lot of love to give, and are generally snuggly and gentle, and we have personalities here who would rather skip the first part altogether.

A fact to impress your friends: The most accepted origin of the Podenco Andaluz (found mainly here), is that it was brought by the Phoenicians to Iberia. It is quite possible they bred the original Pharaoh hounds, with the Basenjis of Africa. Who knew?!

We are holding open “castings” daily at Adana for potential adopters, but please don’t expect a runway performance just yet — these two are still finding their feet and learning that the world can be a kind and predictable place.