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Polish Lowland Sheepdog

A slightly rectangular, medium-size, shaggy-coated dog, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is cobby, strong and muscular. The fairly long, thick coat is harsh in texture and there is a soft undercoat. The hair falls over the eyes and comes in all coat colours. Adult dogs stand at 45-50cm and females at 42-47cm, and they weigh approximately 18-20kg.

The need-to-know
  • Dog suitable for experienced owners
  • Some training required
  • Enjoys vigorous walks
  • Enjoys walking one to two hours a day
  • Medium dog
  • Minimum drool
  • Requires grooming daily
  • Non hypoallergenic breed
  • Chatty and vocal dog
  • Guard dog. Barks and alerts
  • May require training to live with other pets
  • Great family dog

Personality

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is lively, quick to learn and enjoys training. He's a natural herding dog and watchdog. He is good-tempered and makes an alert companion in the home. Affectionate to his loved ones, he enjoys being at his owner's side, but he can be aloof initially with those he doesn't know.

History and Origins

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, or Polski Owczarek Nizinny (PON) as he is known in his native country, probably descends from a dog originally from Tibet/Mongolia. Moving with nomadic groups and working as a flock dog, he developed into the dog we know today in northern Europe. The breed is said to have influenced the Bearded Collie, with whom he shares many characteristics, with a Polish trader giving three dogs to Scottish shepherds in 1514.

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