Polish Lowland Sheepdog
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog looks somewhat like a small version of the Old English Sheepdog with his shaggy coat. Hailing from Poland, this dog is an excellent sheep herder and great family pet but can be a bit stubborn if not trained.
History
As the name implies, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog originated in Poland hundreds of years ago. It is also known as the Polish Owczarek Nizinny or PON and may have descended from the Lhasa Apso, Hungarian herding dogs and herding breeds from Tibet. A polish veterinarian, Dr. Danuta Hryniewicz is credited with promoting the modern day sheepdog after the breed almost became extinct during World War II. Still a rare breed in the United States, this breed has been gaining popularity since their arrival in the 1980s. Sometimes used as a herding dog, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is now more commonly a companion. In 1999, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog was recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the herding group.
Appearance and Size
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a heavily muscled dog with a deep, broad chest and level topline. The head is medium sized with lots of shaggy hair. The eyes are oval and the ears are heart shaped, set high and drop. The tail is naturally bobbed or should be docked short. The coat of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is long, dense and shaggy with a soft undercoat. Usually, there are long hairs covering the eyes. Coat colors can be numerous but the more popular colors are white with grey or black or plain grey. The adult Polish Lowland Sheepdog stands around 16 to 20 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 30 to 35 pounds.
Personality
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a loving dog with his family but can be aloof and hesitant around strangers. A good worker or companion, this dog does best when he is around people and has a job to do. He needs lots of socialization early in life to prevent behavior problems.
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Videos of Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
Snoopy the Polish Lowland Sheepdog at Crufts 2008
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog - 12 days old puppies z Niemickiego Dworu
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Teddy and the Sea Lion
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Merry's first day in the park
Flat coat retriever puppy Merry after her first day in the park. Another dog-walker came to give her a fuss while her owner sat with Twiggy, the Polish Lowland sheepdog.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog - 20 days old puppies z Niemickiego Dworu
Puppies z Niemickiego Dworu mother - SIWA Hajko-Nerita father - MAZUR z Gangu Długich
Poppy and Twiggy play with a dead squirrel
Poppy the Springer Spaniel and Twiggy the Polish Lowland Sheepdog race around the park. Poppy has a dead squirrel in her mouth and is determined that Twiggy isn't going to get it.
Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show Breed Judging and Herding Group
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