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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
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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
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Traits

Activity

Energy level
Playfulness
Jogging partner

Social

Affection with family
Good with other dogs
Good with other pets
Friendly to strangers

At home

Cold tolerance
Heat tolerance
Tendency to bark

Care

Ease of grooming

Training

Trainability
Obedience
Learning ability
Problem solving
Intelligence

Guarding

Guard dog
Watchdog

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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