Maneto
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- Andalusia ( Spain )
- Weight
- 8.5 - 11.5 kg
- Height
- 30 - 35 cm
- Coat
- short, smooth
- Colour
- cinnamon or bicolour (cinnamon and white)
intro
The Maneto is a dog breed native to Andalusia in Spain . It is derived from the medium-sized Andalusian Hound , and is used to hunt rabbits, partridge, quail, and for retrieving ducks from the water. Its legs are short relative to its body, and its ears are triangular and blunt. [ 1 ] The breed is recognised by the name Maneto by the Real Sociedad Canina de España . The word "maneto" in Spanish indicates an impediment or defect in any of the hands or legs. [ 2 ] In 2026 it was among the sixteen Spanish breeds considered by the Real Sociedad Canina de España to be vulnerable . [ 3 ]