| Origin |
Poland in Europe dating back to around the 1500's. |
| Original Use |
Herding |
| Use Today |
Companion, herding |
| Temperament |
It needs to have a dominant master from young on or it will attempt to be dominant. If properly raised, it will be willing to please and make a clever, responsive, and loyal companion or working dog.
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| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Good |
| Other Pets - Good |
| Strangers - Aloof and reserved |
| Children - Good
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| Watchdog Ability |
Good |
| Guard dog Ability |
Good |
| Ease of Training |
Good |
| Living Conditions |
Thrives in cold climates, is content to live outside. Does not tolerate excessively hot climates. |
| Exercise |
Needs lots of exercise. |
| Coat |
It has an outer coat that is long, shaggy and thick, covering its entire body. It is usually straight but may be slightly wavy. The undercoat is softer but also quite dense. |
| Grooming |
Needs brushing every few days. |
| Colors |
Comes in a variety of colors . Most common are white or white with varing degrees of black, grey, or brown. |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 30 to 35 pounds (13.5 to 15.9 kg) while the ideal height is 16 to 20 inches (38 to 50.8 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
13 to 14 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Polish Lowland Sheepdog in the herding group. |
