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Polish Hound (Ogar Polski)
Large Breed
The Polish Hound is a very tenacious breed of dog with an excellent sense of smell which helps it track its quarry for miles across all terrain.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Poland
Weight
Males 25-32 kgs/55-70 lbs; Females 20-26 kgs/44-57 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 56-65 cm/22 1/2 - 26 inches; Females 55-60 cm/22-24 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Medium-length and thick, dense undercoat.
Markings
Head, ears, legs, sternal region and thighs are tan-coloured. The body is black or dark-grey. Tan spots above the eyes, black forms a mantle on the head, white on the chest.
Lifespan
Average, 10 - 12 years
The Polish Hound is very affectionate and loves its family, forming strong bonds with them. The Polish Hound is intelligent and also makes a good watchdog as well as a companion to the individual or the family.
Temperament
The Polish Hound is an excellent companion and is very affectionate to its family. Essentially a hunting dog of the scent hound type, it has a keen sense of smell and a fabulous voice when out on a trail. Capable of hunting in all types of terrain, in all kinds of weather, it has high levels of endurance. It requires space to exercise and is not suited to city life.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Polish Hound is a beautiful, large scent hound who loves to hunt. The Polish Hound was originally bred as a hunter, specifically for tracking.
- A good companion
- A very good hunter
- Does not require any trimming or stripping
- Happy in most climates
- Not suited to city life
- Best with at least a large yard
- Requires sufficient daily exercise