Polish LowlandsSheepdog (English name Polish Lowland Sheepdog) is a kind of livestock and guard dog, origin In the 16th century, it was originally used for gun hunting, and now it is usually used as a companion dog and a shepherd dog. Its ability to herd and work is due to a strong desire and nature to please. It is lively, yet restrained, intelligent, comprehensible, and has an excellent memory. It is medium in size, hardy, adaptable to urban life, requires frequent grooming and a lot of physical exercise, and has a typical lifespan of 13-15 years.

History

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog originated in Poland and originated no later than the 16th century.

One of the ancestors of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is the Hungarian Polly (Puli). Before the 16th century, these long-haired lowland sheepdogs, 19-22 inches tall, were used for herding and guarding. The appearance of these dogs is characteristic of the Polish and Pomeranian dogs of that time, respectively. It is said that in 1514, the Poles entered Scotland by boat, exchanged rice for sheep, and brought 6 lowland sheepdogs to help them tend the sheep. The Scots traded a pair of breeding sheep with the Poles for two female and one male Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, so the three dogs became whiskers again One of the ancestors of the Curry. By World War II, the Lowland Sheepdog was said to be devastated and on the verge of extinction, and it was thanks to a Polish veterinarian that one male and six females escaped and the breed survived.

Polish Lowlandsheepdog He is very intelligent and has a great memory and comprehension. Very active, hard-working, friendly to people and other dogs, extremely loyal and obedient to the owner and his family, very friendly to children in the family, and courageous in guard duty. The variegated coat is lush and fluffy and appeals to dog lovers. I have always been working as a working dog, so I don't need much exercise. Cheerful and energetic. It has a strong sense of vigilance and is also suitable as a guard dog. When not used as a shepherd or working dog, it is as noble as it looks and fits into any lifestyle.

Stable and confident. From an early age, it needs a dominant master, and coordinated training. Without these, it will show dominance to its owner. When not used as a sheepdog or working dog, it will As regal as it looks, it suits any lifestyle. It is very loyal, but somewhat cold and suspicious of strangers. It is very intelligent and has a great memory and high understanding. It is very active, hard-working, friendly to people and other dogs, especially loyal and obedient to its owner and family, very friendly to children in the family, and courageous in guard duty.

In Breeding Polish LowlandsSheepdog, pay attention to how active it is. The owner of this dog should take it out for a walk 2-3 times a day. Generally, he can take it out for a walk after getting up in the morning, and then take it out for a walk in the evening or afternoon. If you keep it at home for a long time and don't give enough activity, it will be restless, even sluggish and sick. Brush it with a brush (brown brush) or comb. This kind of dog has long and dense coats on the chest, abdomen and legs, and it is often dragged on the ground. If it is not combed frequently, it will stick to dust and dirt, or even form a group, which not only affects the appearance, but also Get sick from germs. In addition to grooming it regularly, give it a bath every once in a while. The bath can be washed with water or dry clean. Dry cleaning method is: first spray with talcum powder or conditioner, and then use a comb to gently brush it from the root to the tip of the coat several times, so as to keep its coat soft and fluffy, not tangled The knot can also prevent lice from breeding in the hair, making it healthy and lively. Every once in a while, it is also necessary to do the work of removing tartar and earwax, and wash its eyes with light salt water to prevent diseases caused by uncleanness of the five senses. Usually, you should always pay attention to whether there is any abnormality in eating, sleeping, walking and other activities, and whether there is any abnormal mental state. If you find that you are sick, you should treat it in time.

Because the Polish Lowland Dog and BeardCollies have the same ancestry, so their appearance and features are basically the same, except that the Polish Lowland Dog is smaller. The Polish sheepdog is thick and thick, from head to rump All covered with thick shaggy hair. The head is medium in size, with a black nose and broad nostrils. Some are born without tails, and those who have tails will also have their tails cut off the day after tomorrow.

A medium-sized dog, strong and robust, with a long thick coat with dangling hair covering the eyes. Its ability to herd and work is due to a strong desire and nature to please. It is lively, yet restrained, intelligent, comprehensible, and has an excellent memory.

Size, Proportion and Build

Strong frame for good balance. Adult males measure 18-20 inches tall at the withers and females 17-19 inches. It's best not to go below the standard size, as it's a little too weak for a strong working dog. Its outline is rectangular rather than square. The ratio of height to length is 9-10, that is, the height at the withers should be equal to 9/10 of the length.

Defect: Long legs.

Head and Skull

The head is medium in size, in proportion to the body. Extremely rich hair on the forehead, cheeks and chin makes the head appear larger than it actually is.

Expression: Lively, with keen eyes.

Eyes: Medium in size, oval in shape. Cons: Prominent eyes. Color is brown or light brown. The edges of the eyelids are the darker of the coat color.

Ears: Heart-shaped, drooping, set slightly high. Disadvantage: The ears are positioned too high. They are q with the head, are medium in size, and should be completely covered by long hair.

Skull: Moderately broad and slightly spherical. The forehead is wrinkled and the back of the head is obvious. The stop has an obvious depression, but not so obvious as to present a round head variety degree. Defects: round head, apple-shaped head. The ratio of mouth to head is 1:1. A slightly shorter mouth is fine. The upper line of the mouth is straight. Defect: Raised or concave mouth. The jaw is strong. Teeth are full, strong white teeth closed together in a scissors or horizontal bite. The snout is large, black or brown, depending on the coat color. Points will be deducted for pink noses or noses that are partially missing color.

Neck, Topline and Body

Neck: Strong, strong. Broad, without throat wattles, held horizontally when moving. Defects: The neck is raised too high or the neck is too narrow.

Back: Not too long or too short, with proper balance and movement.

Withers: Well defined, broad.

Chest: Deep and broad.

Topline: Horizontal.

Waist: Muscular and broad.

Rump: Slightly cut, but only to a small extent. The abdomen is slightly drooping.

Tail: Short, set low, no more than two vertebrae. It cannot change the shape of the body. Docking should be done if a long or incomplete tail is present at birth.

Shoulders: Heavy muscles, set back at about a 45-degree angle. Draw a line from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the front point of the joint, and a line from the front point of the joint to the point of the elbow. The two lines are approximately at right angles.

Legs: Straight, vertical, with heavy bone mass.

F-bones: Flexible, not too thin.

Foot: Oval, thick, compact, forefeet larger than hindfeet. The rear part is large, with heavy bone and strong muscles. The tarsus are parallel when viewed from behind. Defect: Cow-like tarsus. The feet are oval in shape, with closed, arched toes. Hard pads. Nails are black.

Rear

Large, with heavy bone and strong muscles. The tarsus are parallel when viewed from behind. Defect: Cow-like tarsus. The feet are oval in shape, with closed, arched toes. Hard pads. Nails are black.

Coat

Double coat. The entire body is covered with a long, dense, shaggy, thick coat, fairly straight. The undercoat is soft and dense. The most typical is the long hanging hair covering its eyes. A slightly wavy coat is also acceptable. Defects: Curly coat, lack of undercoat or short coat. Polish Lowland Sheepdog must appear natural—no trimming allowed.

Color

Any coat color will do. The most common colors are white with black, gray or sand spots, and gray with white, or chocolate. Most puppies at birth are darker in coat color than adults, except for those puppies that are born white.