Polish Hound

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Summary

  • The Polish Hound is a medium-sized scent hound breed from Poland, known for its hunting prowess and gentle temperament. They require high exercise needs and are generally good with families, although they can be reserved with strangers.

Origin and Purpose

  • Developed in Poland, the Polish Hound was used primarily for hunting hare, fox, and wild boar. It was also used as a scent hound and a companion dog.

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female21.7 to 24.8 inches (55-63 cm)44 to 57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Male22.8 to 25.6 inches (58-65 cm)48.5 to 61.7 pounds (22-28 kg)

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Black and Tan
  • Reddish with Black Saddle
  • Tricolor
Type
  • Short, dense coat with undercoat
Length
  • Short

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Moderate
Grooming
  • Weekly brushing
Drooling
  • Low

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Proportional, moderately sized
Skull
  • Slightly domed
Ears
  • Medium-length, hanging, rounded tips
Eyes
  • Dark brown, expressive
Nose
  • Black
Muzzle
  • Strong, medium length
Teeth
  • Scissor bite
Neck
  • Muscular, medium length
Forequarters
  • Well-muscled
Fore Legs
  • Straight
Hindquarters
  • Muscular, strong
Hind Legs
  • Straight
Feet
  • Oval-shaped, tight toes
Tail
  • Long, slightly curved, carried low
Gait
  • Light, balanced, effortless

Temperament

  • Courageous, even-tempered, calm, intelligent, determined, good sense of direction

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Yes
Good with Children
  • Yes, generally
Good with Dogs
  • Yes, generally
Good with Cats
  • May vary, but generally can coexist with cats if raised together.
Openness to Strangers
  • Reserved
Playfulness Level
  • Moderate
Protective Nature
  • Moderate
Adaptability Level
  • Moderate

Working Roles

  • Hunting
  • Scent Hound
  • Companion

Exercise Needs

  • High; Needs daily long walks or jogs, and the opportunity to run.

Health

  • Generally healthy, but potential for hip and elbow dysplasia.

Additional Notes

  • The Polish Hound is a hardy breed, well suited for various terrains. They are known for their excellent scenting ability and strong hunting instincts, which makes them great working dogs, but this needs to be taken into consideration when keeping them as family dogs.

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