Polish Lowland Sheepdog Breed Information
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny, Valee Sheepdog) Breed Introduction
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed was nearly wiped out during World War II but has made a dramatic comeback.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog’s Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog dog breed has the usual sheepdog characteristics of being protective toward family, wary toward strangers, and physically active.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed as determined by the American Kennel Club’s published breed standard.
- Size: males: 18 – 20 inches, Females: 17 – 19 inches
- Coat: long, dense, shaggy, thick, straight overcoat over a soft, dense undercoat
- Color: common colors are white with either black, gray or sandy patches and gray with white, or chocolate
- Eyes: medium-sized and oval.
- Ears: heart-shaped, folded, and high-set
- Muzzle: big or small depending on the skull
- Nose: large, black or brown, matching the coat color
- Tail: low-set
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog’s Origins and History
Source: Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: Poland
Original purpose: herding dog
Historical notes: The modern Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed goes back to at least the thirteenth century. The breed is likely decended from the Puli and the herding dogs of the Huns. The breed almost went extinct during World War II. Dr. Danuta Hryeniewicz revived the breed. Her dog, Smok (Dragon), was the ancestor of all PONs in the world today. The breed standard was written with Smok as the model.