Dogs
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Other names: Polish Lowland Nizinny, Polish Owczarek Nizinny, Valee Shepherd Dog, Polski Owczarek Nizinny, Chien de berger polonais de plaine , Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Polnischer Niederungshütehund, Valee Sheepdog
Herding, watchdog, agility, competitive obedience, performing tricks.
- Origin
- Poland
- Size
- Medium
- Height · Male
- 45–50 cm
- Height · Female
- 42–47 cm
- Weight · Male
- 14–16 kg
- Weight · Female
- 13–15 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–15 years
- Litter
- 2–6 puppies
- FCI
- FCI group 1 · 1 · n.º 251
- AKC
- Herding Group · #135
Traits
Activity
Social
At home
Care
Training
Guarding
Temperament
Of a lively but tempered disposition, vigilant, agile, intelligent, perceptive and gifted with a good memory. Resistant to unfavourable climatic conditions.
Care
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed is not recommended for apartment living or for sedentary owners. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires an inordinate amount of physical exercise and mental stimulation. They do best in a large securely fenced yard or a rural setting with a job to do. They enjoy hiking, biking, running, and family interaction. This breed excels at tracking, herding, obedience, and agility.
Exercise, grooming, training, and socialization.
Health
Polish Lowland Sheepdog's requier daily brushing to prevent the coat from matting and to remove loose and dead hair. Bathing should be done when necessary. This is a healthy breed with no known health issues. They do best in cooler climates.
Training
Devoted and obedient dog, it can be trained easily being smart and learning fast. It likes the activity exercises and flyball; it likes exercise and organized activity.
Coat & grooming
It needs weekly brushing to prevent the tangling of the fur. The feet need to be cleaned by dirt and cockleburs that strike root in fur.
Fun facts
The PON is not clipped in any way for show. The breed doesn't suffer from many genetic problems. Hip dysplasia and eye problems do occur, however, so breeders should test their stock for hip dysplasia through the OFA and for PRA annually through CERF. As
Polish Lowland Sheepdog breeders
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