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Bred to herd and guard sheep, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a sturdy, muscular body and confident demeanor. He is an obedient, loyal companion with an even temperament. A clever, happy breed, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires regular moderate physical and mental exercise. His thick, shaggy coat, which hangs over his oval-shaped eyes, should be groomed daily to avoid tangles.
DID YOU KNOW? In Poland, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is referred to as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, or PON. The breed has been featured on Polish postage stamps.
ALSO KNOWN AS: Polski Owczarek Nizinny, Valee Sheepdog
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is lively, quick to learn and enjoys training. He's a natural herding dog and watchdog. He is good-tempered and makes an alert companion in the home. Affectionate to his loved ones, he enjoys being at his owner's side, but he can be aloof initially with those he doesn't know.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, or Polski Owczarek Nizinny (PON) as he is known in his native country, probably descends from a dog originally from Tibet/Mongolia. Moving with nomadic groups and working as a flock dog, he developed into the dog we know today in northern Europe. The breed is said to have influenced the Bearded Collie, with whom he shares many characteristics, with a Polish trader giving three dogs to Scottish shepherds in 1514.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is generally a healthy breed, but as with many breeds can suffer from hereditary eye disorders, and hip dysplasia (a condition that can lead to mobility problems). Eye testing and hip scoring of dogs prior to breeding is therefore important.
Bred to work in harsh conditions, this active dog needs around two hours exercise a day and a chance to use his brain – and won't be put off by any inclement weather! Naturally, the long coat should be checked for debris and dried thoroughly after a walk.
Your dog's diet needs to have the right balance of all the main nutrient groups including a constant supply of fresh water. It's important to conduct regular body condition scores to ensure you keep your dog in ideal shape and remember to feed him at least twice daily and in accordance with the feeding guidelines of his particular food.
This dog has a high-maintenance coat that requires daily attention. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog's hair is not only long but also thick, and regular brushing is needed to ensure the harsh top coat and thick, soft undercoat do not mat.
While many dogs are traditionally thought of as being good with children , all dogs and children need to be taught to get on with and respect each other, and be safe together. Even so, dogs and young children should never be left alone together and adults should supervise all interactions between them.
