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Polski Owczarek Nizinny Champions
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Pronunciation:
Polisk-ee Ov-CHA-rek Nee-ZHEE-nee
Breed Description:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog is a medium sized dog that should be slightly longer than they are tall. They should be athletic in appearance but should still have a very robust build that indicates a dog with ample stamina. The breed should have a level top line and the head should be round with a strong muzzle and long, hanging, heart shaped ears. The tail of the Polski Owczarek Nizinny should be bobbed.
The coat of the breed should be a full, thick double coat with a short undercoat and a long top coat. The overall texture of the top coat should be hard and wiry and the coat should be straight without a lot of curl to it. The Polski Owczarek Nizinny can be found in a range of colors including, white, gray, and black but the most common is a white coat with black markings.
Temperament:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog is a wonderful breed that is known for their happy nature and their affection for their family. They are usually suspicious of strangers, making them a good watch dog, but when they finally get to know someone, the breed is a loving and friendly breed. They are very good with children and provide them with a playful and gentle companion. In addition, the breed is very intelligent and they are usually easy to train. That being said, it is important to remember that the Polski Owczarek Nizinny is used to working on their own and they do need a strong owner that will provide firm rules for them. They usually get along well with other dogs and pets but they may try to herd other members of their family.
Height:
The average height for a Polski Owczarek is between 16 to 20 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for Polski Owczarek is between 30 to 35 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed and there are no known health problems to date.
Living Conditions:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard. This is a breed that can do well as an outdoor breed and will often prefer to stay outside instead of coming in. If they are an outdoor dog, it is important to give them proper shelter from the elements.
Exercise:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog and will need between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and happy.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog is actually a very easy breed to groom, despite their long coat. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. Bathing should only be done when it is absolutely necessary and they can go many months without a bath. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month. The only other work you may need to do is trim their coat on occasion to keep them tidy.
Origin:
The Polski Owczarek Nizinny breed of dog was developed in Poland and is believed to have been developed by crossing the Tibetan Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Puli, Tibetan Mastiff and the Tibetan Spaniel, however, there is no clear evidence in regards to what breeds were used. What we do know is that the breed was developed as a herding breed to guard and herd livestock and it was established in Poland for several hundred years before it was brought to Scotland. Once it arrived in Scotland, the breed is credited with developing the Bearded Collie, however, the World Wars took the breed close to extinction, particularly in Poland. The breed was reestablished in the 1950's by a veterinarian named Dr. Danuta Hryniewics, who created a breeding kennel in Poland and is credited with saving the breed completely. It is unclear when the breed was imported into the United States but we do know that it wasn't until 2001 that the breed was recognized by the AKC. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
