Large hardworking dog, able to work in difficult conditions. Belongs to an ancient breed of hunting hounds, in addition to its immediate purpose, it can serve as a watchman and security guard. The Polish Hound requires special training and, with the right upbringing, becomes a friendly pet. If you teach this dog good manners from childhood, it will get along well with children, but it is unlikely to get along next to a cat. The hunting instinct will always call your pet in pursuit.
It is believed that the ancestors of the Polish hound were pointers, mastiffs and various types of hounds. This hunting assistant gained popularity in its homeland as early as the 13th century, when hunting in a wooded area was widely practiced. In addition to hound functions, these dogs could serve as watchdogs, and were also bred by the aristocracy as pets. The Second World War reduced the number of the breed, but the population was restored by the efforts of Józef Pavushlevich.
The Polish Hound has a massive body of an elongated format, a strong neck with folds and a dewlap and a long saber-shaped tail. The low-set ears have rounded tips and hang down freely. The dark brown eyes of the dog are somewhat oblique. This breed has a thick coat of medium length with elongated strands along the lower edge of the tail, back of the thighs and on the back. Additionally, the Polish Hound is warmed by a thick undercoat.
A distinctive feature of the character of this dog is a calm and neat behavior at home, which distinguishes it from other hounds. A well-bred pet is gentle with children and will be able to get along with a dog that grows up next to him. It will be more difficult for a Polish hound to find a common language with a cat, even "native". She perceives strangers with distrust and an encroachment on the territory entrusted to her or the owner will be met with loud barking. In the family circle, the Polish Hound behaves reservedly and unobtrusively.
When you get a Polish Hound dog, you should be prepared for the pet's eye diseases and possible gastric twisting. Among other diseases in these dogs, elbow dysplasia and hypothyroidism are most common, and cancer is possible. When resorting to the treatment of the Polish Hound, one should not forget about the sensitivity to anesthesia characteristic of this breed.
The Polish Hound is unpretentious in care. After each hunt, you should remove the thorns and debris stuck in the helper's shaggy coat. When caring for hair, do not forget about weekly combing. Your pet will never need a haircut. The water-repellency of this dog breed's coat can be affected by too much bathing. Therefore, resort to washing the dog only under the condition of a real need.
The Polish Hound should be trained by a person with strong leadership qualities and the appropriate skill. The severity of education must be combined with praise and delicious encouragement. Dogs of this breed seek to please their owner, so they are willing to learn and are able to achieve high results in training. They perform well in running, frisbee and tracking competitions. If the trainer shows unjustified cruelty, the dog will begin to behave defiantly and with open disobedience.
