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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
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| group: herding |
height: m
18-20", 45.72-50.8 cm /
f 16-19", 40.64 -48.26 cm |
| types: |
weight: 30-35
lbs /
13.60-15.87 kg |
| colors: |
any |
| physical traits: |
strong, muscular, cobby |
| hair type: |
doubled coated long, dense,
harsh, shaggy, thick straight coat. soft and dense undercoat.
long hair covers eyes |
personality/
temperament: |
self confident, happy,
good natured, animated, bright, alert, loyal, clever, intelligent,
obedient, easy to train, affectionate, eager to please, aloof,
watchful, suspicious of strangers. requires early firm and
consistent training to prevent hierachy dominance. some can
be nervous, cowardly, vicious |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high, brush often, exercise,
protect from heat |
| nicknames: |
Polish Owczarek Nizinny,
Valee Sheepdog, Valee Shepherd Dog, Berge Polonais De Vallee |
| origination: |
Poland, possibly a cross
of long-coated Polish herding dogs and the Hungarian Puli |
| bred for: |
sheep herding |
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| ideal for: |
companion, family, other
pets, herding, city life, cooler temps |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| of interest: |
progenitor of the Old
English Sheepdog and Bearded Collie |
| life expectancy: |
12-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci- (sheepdog group), akc,
ukc, saku-(herding dog group), uk-(pastoral dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog
group) , nzkc, aukc, nzkc-(working
dog group) |
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