Maneto

Also called Podenco Andaluz Maneto

Rare breedShort profile

From Spain, Andalusia.1

At a glance the quick version

Weight8.5 to 11.5 kg1

Height30 to 35 cm1

Sizesmall

Range given for the breed overall.

versatile small-game hunter

handy compact size

happy to work in water

Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth

A compact, low-set little hound of podenco type, with legs that are short in relation to its body, blunt triangular ears and a short, smooth coat.1

Colourscinnamoncinnamon and white1

Personality what they are like

A keen, busy hunting dog bred to work close to its handler in thick cover and in water.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Bred to hunt rabbit and game birds, so it needs regular active outings and scent work.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, smooth coat needs little more than an occasional brush.1

The story where it all began

The Maneto descends from the medium-sized Andalusian podenco and was shaped by Andalusian hunters into a shorter-legged dog for rabbit and bird hunting. Its name comes from a Spanish word for a short or bent limb, a nod to its distinctive low stature.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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The name 'maneto' refers to its short legs; the Spanish word describes a limb that is out of the ordinary.1
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Besides hunting rabbits, partridge and quail, it is used to retrieve ducks from water.1
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It is one of sixteen Spanish breeds the RSCE listed as vulnerable in 2026.1

Recognised by the official bits

Real Sociedad Canina de España: Recognised as a Spanish national breed; listed among the RSCE's vulnerable breeds (2026). Not FCI-recognised.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Maneto. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year

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Podenco Andaluz

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Wikipedia: Maneto en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields (cites the RSCE standard)

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.