GENERAL APPEARANCE
Sizes: Height: Small 20-30 cm; Medium 40-54 cm; Large 55-70 cm 
Weight: Small 4-6 kg; Medium 16-20 kg; Large 20-30 kg
The Podengo is very lively and intelligent  with a quadrangular pyramid head which has erect ears. His tail is sickle shaped tail, and he is a well proportioned, and well muscled dog described as “sober and rustic”. The breed exists in three sizes, with two varieties of coat smooth and wire.  
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE 
All varieties are also used as watchdogs and as companion dogs and as such can be reserved with strangers. The large Podengo is still used for hunting big game as the medium Podengo (also known as Warren Hound) is still well used as a rabbit hunter hunting either in a pack or alone. The small Podengo is used for searching fro rabbits in holes and rocks. Podengo coats are easy care and come in  two varieties short and smooth or long and wire, both of medium thickness, without undercoat. The short coat is more dense than the wire coat. In the wire variety the hair on the muzzle is longer (bearded). Coat colour is yellow and fawn in all shades from light to dark, with or without white markings, or white with patches of these colours.
HISTORY
Primitive type dog, it probably originates from the ancient dogs brought by the Phoenicians and Romans to the Iberian Peninsula in the Classic Antiquity. The breed was subsequently influenced by the introduction of dogs accompanying the Moors in their invasions in the 8th century. It adapted to the Portuguese terrain and climate, to become what is nowadays known as the Portuguese Warren Hound. Podengos evolved morphologically throughout the centuries due to their functionality, with the small variety being selected, from the 15th century on, as a ratter on the Caravels of the Portuguese navigators.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 43-57cm (17”-22½”).
Colour: White, black or brown with or Without white.
Coat: Profuse coat with no undercoat. There are two types (1) long with loose waves and a decided sheen (2) shorter cylindrical curls with less sheen.
The dog may be coated all over, or, in a lion clip.
Gait: Light with lively short steps. Head carried up.
A robust and energetic dog built like an athlete with the skull slightly longer than the tapering muzzle. Nose colour must conform to the coat colour. Eyes must not be too close together and the ears which are set above the eyeline are pendant. The short neck runs into widely set withers, a short back and slightly sloping croup. The long tail is carried with a ring at the end, and in the clipped variety with a plume. Fore and hindquarters are very muscular, pasterns upright and feet rather flat and webbed for swimming.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The ‘Portie’ as this breed is sometimes known, has an inherent love of water and can be trained to retrieve things in the water such as nets, overboard tackle and even herd fish into nets for the Portuguese fishermen.They apply these skills to retrieving on land as well. They are highly intelligent but at times self-willed, so need careful but firm training as a puppy to avoid stubborn streaks developing. Both varieties of coat need care - either trimmed or clipped. In the Lion Clip, the hair is short on the muzzle, loin and abdominal area, hindquarters and tail except for the plume on the tail.
HISTORY
This breed has a long history and the similarity in type and character to the Poodle cannot be ignored. One view is that they arrived in Portugal with the invading Moors in the 8th century, while others feel they arrived with the Goths in the 4th century. Remaining in relative seclusion for centuries they played an integral part of the lives of Portuguese fishermen. In the early 20th century when changes in methods of fishing took place, this breed’s numbers fell dramatically. Fortunately a rich shipping magnate and dog lover took it upon himself in the 1930s to save this breed from extinction.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: approx. 33-36cm (13”-14”).
Colour: Black, silver, apricot or fawn with a black mask and black trace along the back. Black moles are found on the cheeks and a thumb mark on the forehead.
Coat: Fine, short, smooth soft and glossy. Gait: Fore and hind legs to move straight and freely, with a slight roll in the hindquarters.
These solid, square little dogs are required to be ‘multum in parvo’ or ‘much in little’. They are quite sturdy and weigh up to 8kg (18lb). The massive head is round with a short, square, blunt muzzle. The forehead must be covered with deep wrinkles and framed by small black ‘Button’ ears which fold forward. (‘Rose’ shaped ears folding back are acceptable but are not preferred.) The bodies must be short and the legs strong and muscular. The high set tail is curled tightly over the hip, preferably in a double curl.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The sturdiest of the toy breeds, these chunky fellows ooze love, affection and loyalty. They make excellent pets for children and due to their intelligent happy disposition, easily adapt to apartmentor country life. In some cases, their flat faces make breathing difficult, so care must be taken to see they are not over exercised in hot weather. The coat is very easy to look after, however the toe nails should not be allowed to get too long.
HISTORY 
They are of Oriental origin with certain constructional characteristics similar to the Pekingese. Evolved in Chinese Buddhist monasteries, they have been depicted on scrolls as far back as 400 BC. It is believed they made their way to Europe, in particular to Holland, with the Turkish fleet in 1553, or possibly via Dutch ships in the China trade. Conjecture aside, it was in Holland that these miniature mastiffs became established and then later in Germany where they acquired the name of ‘mops’ (angry looking). In Italy, they became known as a ‘Carlin’. During Napoleonic times, to own a Pug was a fashion statement in itself.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 34-47cm (l3½”-18½”).
Colour: Black, different variations of grey or white.
Coat: Distinctive cords of matted hair from 4-6cm (l½”-2½”) on the head and feet up to 8-18cm (3”-7”) on thighs.
Gait: Short quick steps showing energy and liveliness.
With the hair falling naturally in cords, this herding breed is one of the more unique members of the working dog group. In conformation, the Puli is not dissimilar to the Tibetan Terrier. The domed skull with its rounded cheeks, is two-thirds longer than the muzzle. The dark eyes have a lively expression and the low set dropped ears are covered with long hair. When fully coated, the neck appears to merge with the high set withers. The tail is curled tightly over the loin and its cords completely merge with the body coat.Forelegs are vertical and the hindquarters reasonably well angulated with tight feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The Puli is a sensitive animal who is often a one man or one family dog. Their loyalties and devotion are intense - and being highly intelligent, they are easily trained. Like their Hungarian counterpart the Komondor, the hair, starts to fall into cords naturally at about 9 months. The cords must be encouraged and trained in order that the hairs from one cord do not tangle with the hairs of another cord. Once the cords are formed, they do not need brushing. Allow 1 hour when bathing, and about 6 hours to blow the coat dry. Pet owners may prefer to keep their dogs’ coats short and uncorded.
HISTORY
Believed to have originated in Asia with a similar history to that of the Tibetan Terrier, these dogs arrived in Hungary in the 9th century during the Magyar invasions. For over a 1000 years, the Puli worked with the shepherds during the day; and in the evening, the larger white Komondor who was more discernible in the dark, took over guarding the flocks from wolves and robbers. Due to their love and ability to work in the water, this breed was once known as the Hungarian Water Dog. In Hungarian, the word ‘puli’ means leader.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Sizes: Dogs: 41 to 47 cm; Ideal height: 43 to 45 cm.
Bitches: 38 to 44 cm; Ideal height: 40 to 42 cm.
Weight: Dogs: 10 to 15 kg; Ideal weight: 12 to 13 kg.
Bitches: 8 to 13 kg; Ideal weight: 10 to 11 kg.
The Pumi is a cheerful, medium sized herding dog of Terrier type. His Terrier character is most obvious in his head. The foreface is elongated and the upper third of the otherwise prick ears is bending forward. The conformation is square. Because of his constant alertness, his neck carriage is higher than normal. The wavy coat of medium length forms curls. The Pumi can have various colours but must always be of one solid colour. The Pumi has well-developed muscles that are taut and tough being particularly lean and of harmonious appearance. 
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
The Pumi is a herding dog of Terrier type being rather lively with a restless temperament. Extremely bold and a little suspicious towards strangers he makes an excellent house pet and can definitely be kept indoors. Needs plenty of exercise. .Also suitable for herding larger types of animals. His scenting ability is well developed and he has proved his worth well when combating wild beasts of prey or rodents. Is an excellent companion and sporting dog. The Pumi is rather noisy. 
The skin is without folds and strongly pigmented. The areas of bare skin are black or slate grey.
The wavy, curly, coat forms tufts and is never smooth or corded. The coat has an average length of 4 to 7 cm growing to smaller or larger tufts. It is elastic, shaggy and dense. It consists of a strong, but not coarse, topcoat and a soft undercoat. The dense, wiry protective hairs of medium length on the ears grow upwards. The eyes and the foreface are free of long hair. The desired coat preparation is achieved by hand trimming. The colour at birth is black, turning grey with time. The coat colour must always be intense and solid.
HISTORY
The Pumi came into being during the 17th to the 18th century in Hungary by crossbreeding the primitive Puli with imported German and French dogs of Terrier type with prick ears. It has been recognised as an independent breed at the beginning of the 20th century.