Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Poland
Colour: All colours acceptable
Lifespan: 13 to 14 years
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is watchful, clever, perceptive and composed.
Owner's Guide
Lively and agile, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs need a job to do to keep them happy. They are responsive and affectionate with owners, but can be wary of strangers so early socialization is important.
Originally bred for herding livestock.
Special Characteristics
This dog is curious by nature, and likes to chase.
Exercise Requirements
Medium - High. Enjoys play and exercise.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, responsive
Children: good if socialized with them
Other Pets: good, may chase
Strangers: suspicious, territorial
Unfamiliar Dogs: good well socialized
Perfect Owner
Active, strong-willed owner who has plenty of energy to exercise, train and play with this active dog.
Potential Problems
Tends to be aggressive to strangers. May be problematic if under-exercised. The long hair above its eyes needs to be cut or tied back so the dog can see clearly.
Articles
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- Dog Breeds in the Herding Group
- The Herding group (also referred to as the pastoral group) can be roughly divided into two categories - dogs that were bred to round up flocks of sheep, and dogs that were bred to live with and protect flocks of sheep. More »
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