Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Breed Group: herding

"I'll make sure your days are never dull!"

Breed Profile

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs may be smaller than their Old English cousins, but they make up for it with more energy and intelligence. These long-haired pups quickly learn right from wrong, but if they don’t get enough activity, they’ll conveniently forget their training and show you their destructive side.

Behavior

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are happy, alert, animated, and smart. They’re devoted to their families but may be less confident or wary around strangers. Polish Lowlands also have an independent and stubborn side, so they choose when to behave and when to disobey. Most of the time, though, you’ll find them to be very well-behaved and be impressed by their memory.

Coat

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a long, shaggy double coat that’s wiry on the outside and soft underneath. Their usual colors are grey and white or grey and black. Because the Polish Lowland’s coat is so long, it needs daily brushing and combing to stay clean and tangle-free. If you skip too many days, it may become matted and need to be cut.

Lifestyle

This breed is wonderful with kids, dogs, and other pets. However, they can get carried away with small children, so it’s smart to supervise when they’re playing together. Polish Lowland Sheepdogs don’t mind visitors, but they may bark loudly whenever strangers approach, making them better suited for a house than an apartment. Polish Lowlands like playing outside, but they should primarily live indoors and be around people.

Activity

Due to the Polish Lowland Sheepdog's history as a working dog, they need lots of activities that stimulate their mind and provide a change of scenery. These dogs need at least a few short walks each day, and they also enjoy games and sports, like agility training, playing catch, and chasing frisbees. Without enough activity, the Polish Lowland is known to get messy and destructive.

Characteristics

Space Needs

Activity Needs

Intelligence

Playfulness

Grooming Needs

Trainability

Watch Ability

Dog-friendliness

Child-friendliness

About the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have all the kindness and humor of the Old English Sheepdog but are about half the size. These dogs are incredibly smart and energetic. They’re known for their keen memories, so be sure to teach them good habits from the beginning and keep their experiences positive. Polish Lowlands grow attached to their families and will gladly take on the watchdog role, barking at anyone or anything suspicious. However, they’re not at all aggressive and would rather play than fight. These dogs need a lot of love, activity, and grooming, but they’re happy to pay you back in big hugs and wet kisses.