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Rescue a Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
(Polish Owczarek Nizinny) (Polski Owczarek Nizinny) (Valee Sheepdog) (Berge Polonais de Vallee) (PONS)
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Pronunciation |
Polish
Ov-CHA-rek Nee-ZHEE-nee |
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Description |
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium sized, shaggy working dog. The head is moderately broad and slightly domed. The drop ears are heart-shaped and set moderately high. The eyes are hazel or brown, but can also be blue although it is not accepted in the AKC show ring. The nose is dark. The teeth meet in a level bite. The back is level and fairly broad. The loins and thighs are well-muscled and broad. The tail is a natural bobtail or is docked short. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a long wire-haired coat, with a soft under-layer. All coat colors are permitted, but white with gray or black, or plain gray
are more common. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a lot of hair on its forehead, cheeks, chin and legs. |
Temperament
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This animated, clever, happy, and alert dog has a good memory. It is obedient, intelligent and affectionate. Somewhat reserved and watchful with strangers, it will announce
visitors loudly. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should be accustomed to people at an early age. Dependable and fairly easy to train, once convinced the handler is a strong minded being that can take care of its "pack", the Polish Lowland Sheepdog will make the owner happy. It learns quickly and is very willing to please;
however, it can be willful if it senses it is stronger minded than its owner. This breed is responsive to firm, fair obedience training; but he is also clever, strong-willed, and will think he knows best if you are not properly communicating with him. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a serious, responsible dog who could
bite if provoked. This sheepdog may nip at people's heels, displaying herding behavior. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is excellent with children when raised with them from puppyhood and/or properly socialized. They can be friendly with other dogs; but they will hold their own if another dog
tries to knock them out from being the leader. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog will usually do okay with other non-canine pets. As a working dog for many centuries, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is happiest when it is given a job to do. This breed is lively and clever enough to work
sheep alone. This cute, shaggy dog does not grow into a calm, little lap-dog. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a curious, muscular, agile dog, that is liable to find trouble if left alone without leadership, and the proper mental and physical exercise. This breed needs an owner who is firm and consistent. Socialization and
training are important. This breed is adaptable and makes a good traveling companion. |
Height, Weight
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Height: 16-20 inches (41-51 cm.)
Weight: 30-35 pounds (14-16 kg.) |
Health
Problems |
This is a fairly hardy breed. |
Living
conditions |
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can live in an apartment if it gets
plenty of exercise and has a job to do. It prefers cool climates. |
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Exercise |
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a working dog
at heart. It once watched over herds and flocks on the Polish plains. This dog is
definitely not suited to town or city life, unless you plan on spending a lot of time exercising and stimulating. This intelligent dog needs stimulation and a job to do. Playing an active game of catch or Frisbee, or joining
agility classes are just some of the things you can do to keep the Polish Lowland Sheepdog simulated and happy.
If they are not actively working, they need to be taken on a couple of
daily, long, brisk walks
or jogs. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life
Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The long wire-haired coat of the
Polish Lowland Sheepdog needs to be groomed thoroughly with a brush once a week to prevent matting.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy suffers. |
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Origin |
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, also called the Polish Owczarek Nizinny is sometimes shortened to PONS. The dogs worked on the lowland plains. Some say that this medium-sized,
robust sheepdog evolved from ancient, corded herding dogs from the Hungarian plains, which
were bred with other small, long-coated mountain herders, and more recent, shaggy herders, such as the Scottish Bearded Collie and Dutch Schapendoes. It is also said to have Tibetan Terrier and Lhasa Apso in its blood. Like many breeds World War II very
nearly led to the breed's extinction and was revived by Polish breeders after the war. Popular in Poland and elsewhere, it is generally kept as a household companion, although
it remains an excellent herder. It can also work in obedience, tracking agility and therapy. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog was recognized by the AKC in 2001. |
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Group |
Herding |
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Recognition |
FCI, KCGB, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APONC,
APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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FCI = Federation Cynologique Internationale
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC = National Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
Photos Courtesy of Van
het Goralenhof.
Photos Courtesy of Van
het Goralenhof.
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Photos Courtesy of Van
het Goralenhof.
Photos Courtesy of Van
het Goralenhof.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pictures 1
Understanding Dog Behavior
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