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Polish Hunting Dog (Gonczy Polski)
Large Breed
The Polish Hunting Dog is compact, strong but not heavy in its appearance, and very agile. It is a keen hunter and has a natural passion for its work.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Poland
Weight
20 - 25 kgs/44 - 55 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males approximately 55-59cm/21 3/4 - 23 1/4 inches; Females approximately 50-55cm/19 3/4 - 21 3/4 inches (standards may vary
Coat
Short
Markings
Black and tan, brown and tan, and red. Tan markings are positioned over the eyes, on the muzzle, on the front part of the neck, on the forechest, the lower part of the limbs, behind and inside the thighs, around the anus and on the underside of the tail. Small white marks on the toes and the chest are permitted.
Lifespan
Average 12- 14 years
Courageous and brave, the Polish Hunting Dog is wary of strangers and makes an excellent guard dog. This is an intelligent breed that is easy to educate. At home the Polish Hunting Dog is calm and gentle, making the perfect companion and family pet.
Temperament
The Polish Mountain Dog is energetic and loving. It is alert and intelligent with a calm temperament. A good herding dog and excellent flock guardian it is courageous and agile. Very affectionate to its family it will protect them and its territory. The Polish Mountain Dog requires early socialisation and gentle but consistent training, it does not respond well to harsh handling.
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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 Hunting Dog is a magnificent hunting breed of great strength and stamina with a beautiful, bright coat. The Polish Hunting Dog was originally bred as a scent hound and hunting dog to hunt in the difficult mountain terrain in southern Poland.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and companion
- Excels as a guardian
- No trimming or stripping required
- Adapts to most climates
- Little grooming needed
- Must have daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Does best with acreage
- Can be noisy