Polish LowlandSheepdog originated in the 16th century and originated in Poland. The Hungarian Poli is one of the ancestors of this breed, and before the 16th century, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog was used for herding and guarding purposes. 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 exchanged a pair of breeding sheep with the Poles for two female and one male Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, so these three dogs became one of the ancestors of the Scottish Whisker Curry.

1. The pedigree of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Breeding experts point out that the Polish Lowland Sheepdog was introduced to Europe more than 1,000 years ago A breed. After World War II, diligent Polish breeding scientists brought the breed back to life. While the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is an excellent herding dog, it is still enjoyed as a family companion dog in Poland and elsewhere.

2. Appearance characteristics of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Body size: Since the Polish Lowland Dog and the Bearded Collie have the same ancestors, the appearance characteristics are also basically The same, but the Polish Lowland Dog is smaller. Adult Polish Lowland Sheepdogs measure 18-20 inches tall at the withers and 17-19 inches for females.

Head: The head is medium in size and proportional to the body. Eyes are medium-sized and oval; ears are heart-shaped, pendulous, set somewhat high; nose large, black or brown, depending on coat color.

BODY: Neck strong, broad, without throat wattles, held horizontally when moving. The loin is broad and muscular, the rump is slightly cut, but only to a small extent; the belly is slightly drooping. The tail is short, set low and no more than two vertebrae.

Coat: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a 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.

Color: Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are allowed in any coat color. 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 those puppies born white.

Character: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a very lively personality, but is restrained, intelligent, understanding, has an excellent memory, and is very loyal to its owner. 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.

Gait: The dog's gait is fluid. He is usually a slow walker. With the correct shoulder angle, it can swing the front legs to achieve a great reach in a long stride, extending a long flat arch in front of its body. The front stride drives the body forward, not upward, so that it is not easy to fatigue. When viewed from the front, there should be parallel movement from the elbow to the pelvis. Toes should be natural.