[citation needed] The Podenco Valenciano originated as a dog kept by lower classes, and used for hunting small game, primarily rabbits, during the night.

It has historically been found in the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, La Mancha, Murcia, and Andalusia.

[1] In 2009, fanciers of the dog established the Club de Amigos del Xarnego Valenciano to advocate for the breed's official recognition.

In 2013, the dog was officially recognized as a landrace native to Valencia,[2] and in 2017 by the Real Sociedad Canina de España.

[1] It is a medium dog, muscular, and its coat, which may be silky, smooth, or rough, comes in black, white, or a variety of shades of brown.