Neutering can be one of the biggest decisions you make for your Podenco. Many adopters ask us: When should I do it? Will it calm them down? Is it necessary? When is the right time? These are all valid questions — and with Podencos being the unique, primitive, and often sensitive souls that they are, it’s especially important to make an informed decision.

f you’ve welcomed a Podenco into your life, you already know they are unique dogs—independent, intelligent, and often deeply driven by their hunting instincts. While they make incredibly loving companions, one of the biggest challenges for many Podenco adopters is recall.

One of the most important things you can do for your Podenco (and any dog!) is help them to maintain a healthy weight. We know it can be heartbreaking to see how underweight some Pods are when they are first rescued, and we all know how masterful they are at giving you the ‘I’m so hungry, please feed me’ eyes, but if you do one thing for your Pod’s health, not letting them carry any additional, unnecessary weight, should be it.