Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 14 years, which is satisfactory for a dog of this size. A suitable diet, a stable weight, regular exercise and consistent veterinary follow-up largely help to preserve its longevity.
Constitution
Is this a robust breed?
A working breed selected for endurance, the Podenco Canario shows good overall robustness. It tolerates exertion and heat well when it is in good condition, but this hardiness does not exempt it from regular veterinary prevention or from prudent management of intense efforts.
Things to watch for
What to look out for
Even if the breed is not known for multiplying pathologies, vigilance must focus on locomotion, recovery after exertion and the quality of the breeding of origin. Careful observation of movement, posture and tolerance to exercise helps to detect early any possible discomfort.
Hip dysplasia: Monitoring gait and screening breeding dogs are recommended, as this orthopedic condition can affect the breed like other dogs of comparable size.
Climate
Tolerance to cold and heat
The Podenco Canario tolerates hot climates well, a legacy of its adaptation to the Canary Islands, provided it always has shade, fresh water and suitable activity schedules. On the other hand, its short coat and lean build make it clearly less comfortable in cold or damp weather.
Weight
Prone to weight gain
The breed is not particularly known for a strong tendency to become overweight, but an excess ration or a lack of activity can quickly impair its athletic condition. Maintaining a lean silhouette, with ribs that can be felt without excess, is a good benchmark for adjusting the diet.
Everyday care
Good habits to keep your pet healthy
- Have growth and locomotion monitored by the veterinarian
- Maintain a stable weight throughout life
- Limit excessive exertion on hard ground during growth
- Protect the dog from cold and heatstroke
Vaccination
Canary Hound vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Canary Hound need? Like all dogs, Canary Hounds should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Canary Hound vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Canary Hound booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Canary Hound need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
Choosing well
Adopting a healthy Canary Hound
An orthopedic examination, particularly of the hips, is relevant in breeding dogs and useful in case of locomotor discomfort. As with any active dog, routine veterinary follow-up, weight assessment and dental check-ups also contribute to good prevention.
This information is for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
