Originally from Poland, country to which it owes its current name, the Polish Hound it is a very old breed of dog, since it is believed that it appeared in the 13th century, although the first written records that mention it explicitly date from the 17th century. They are part of the group "Medium-sized hound dogs" and are believed to be the result of crossing between the St. Hubert Hound, German and Russian hounds and local Polish breeds. Polish nobles, fans of hunting parties, they were bred and used especially for hunting larger game.

Since the middle of the 19th century, the Polish Hound, which was very popular at that time, began appearing at dog shows in his native country. At that time, Poland was under Russian occupation, and the breed was bred mainly in the territory of present-day Belarus, which was then also annexed by Russia. After 1918, Poland regained its independence, but the brood of Polish Hound continued almost exclusively in the east of the country.

During World War II, due to successive invasions of Poland by Nazi Germany and then by the USSR, the breed saw its population decrease dramatically. After the war, Polish borders were redrawn; Poland, by losing the territories he owned in the east, lost the cradle of Polish Hound as well as all the remaining farms. No breeder took over the territory of the "new" Poland, and the race found itself on the brink of extinction.

She was eventually saved by a Polish colonel named Piotr Kartawik.. In 1959, created a kennel dedicated to him and reconstituted livestock from 4 dogs imported from Belarus. The first standard of the Polish Hound was written on the basis of individuals from this kennel and published in 1964.

The breed was officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) two years later, in 1966. But, the Polish Hound is not recognized by any other major canine organization and, although once again it is very widespread in Poland, still relatively rare in the rest of the world.

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The Polish Hound he is a medium sized hound and companion dog. They are muscular, strong and compact, with mighty bones and a massive march, but without the impression of heaviness. They are better suited for endurance than speed.

The head, quite heavy and chiseled, appears rectangular when viewed from the side. The occipital bone is very pronounced. The line of the forehead forms an obtuse angle with that of the muzzle., and the forehead has multiple wrinkles.

The Polish Hound has a strong, long jaw with a regular bite. The eyes are dark brown and almond-shaped, with a soft expression, slightly sunken and almond-shaped. Superciliary arches are marked. The snout is elongated and truncated at the tip. Rounded at the tips, the ears are low, hanging and quite long.

Low rise and slightly curved, the tail is thick and its lower part is provided with longer hair. Chest is wide, wide and proportionally deep.

The Polish Hound has a double layer (hair and undercoat) average length. This layer gives very good water repellency and protection against heat and bad weather., especially since the undercoat is thick. Hair is longer on the spine, on the back of the hind legs and on the bottom of the tail; is shorter and smoother on the muzzle and ears.

It's brown on the head, the ears (except the sides of the skull), the legs, sternal region and thighs, and black or dark gray on the rest of the body. Tan color can vary from red to brown, but the cinnamon tone is the most sought after. In any case, the separation between the two colors must be very clear. White markings on the chest are tolerated (even up to the muzzle) and on the tips of the legs and tail.

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT :

• Height to the cross: Males: 56-65 cm., females: 55-60 cm..
• Weight : Males : 25-32 kg, females : 20-26 kg.

Character and skills

The Polish Hound he is an affectionate dog, protective and very intelligent. And unlike most Poles and other hunting dogs, who are notoriously undisciplined and not very obedient, do not pose major training problems. This character trait makes them equally appreciated by hunters and families, as is the case with your neighbor, the Austrian Black and Tan Hound, a rare but obedient and easy to train breed that is also an exception. But, the Polish Hound tends to mature a little more slowly than other dogs, so it can be expected that he will maintain his youthful demeanor at 2 or 3 years of age.

Naturally calm and friendly, they are excellent companions, loyal as much as possible, showing affection not only to adults, but also to younger dogs. Not only is he loving, kind and protective with them, but he is also very patient. This can create a great complicity between the dog and the child, since the latter learns from a young age to respect the animal and its needs. The Polish Hound It, therefore, a breed of dog adapted to children, even the very young.

Reputed for being naturally vigilant and distrustful of strangers, without being aggressive, the Polish Hound develops protective instincts with age, leading him to actively defend those around him, whether they are the weakest, the youngest or the oldest. Facing intruders and armed with your unerring sense of smell, Polish hounds make excellent watchdogs, protecting without fail their masters and their properties, even though they weren't bred for it.

They are sociable animals and generally enjoy the company of other dogs.. Can sometimes become a barker in your presence, without being prone to arguing with peers. His voice is powerful, melodious cases, and allows you to communicate with your master while hunting. The voice is deep in the male and quite high in the female.

To the Polish Hound loves large expanses and wooded areas where he can fully express his hunting instincts. Not at all suited to apartment living, and is much more comfortable in the country than in the city.

Developed for hunting and used to living in large spaces, must be walked for a long time and very regularly (on average two or three hours a day), even if you have access to a large garden. The ideal thing for him is to be able to accompany an active teacher during his exercises: footing, running and other sports outings will make you happy. On the other hand, if not asked enough, expect a long and frequent bark, meant to get attention.

Education

An obedient and intelligent breed, the Polish Hound it is relatively easy to train, since he is intelligent and quite obedient. They have a good memory and, as such, easily retain what they learn, without the need for a large number of repetitions. But, their education must be early and sufficiently balanced, mixing softness and firmness. He is particularly receptive to the method of positive education, what is the best way to educate him and make him obey.

On the other hand, How can it take time to reach mental maturity (sometimes two or three years), it is important to be patient during your education, especially if we notice that you tend to lose concentration easily.

Last, if the dog is to be used as a hunting dog, teaching the dog to remember should be one of the priorities in his training.

Health and care

The Polish Hound it is a strong and resistant breed of dog, does not present any significant risk in terms of possible predisposition to certain diseases. Like most older dog breeds, has robust health and is much less susceptible to genetic diseases that can affect newer breeds.

In spite of this, due to its large chest and high level of activity, is quite susceptible to the development of dilatation-torsion syndrome of the stomach.

It also, how much of their time is spent outdoors, especially if they are used as hunting dogs, are more susceptible to parasites (like ticks and fleas) and infections, as well as injuries and hunting accidents.

Last, as with any dog ​​with floppy ears, be careful with the risk of ear infections and inflammation.

Care and maintenance

The Polish Hound it is easy to care for because its coat is short and straight. Brushing your dog's coat once a week keeps it clean and removes dead hairs, especially during molting periods. Since molt periods are not very consistent, brushing every two or three days is usually enough.

Because its beautiful waterproof coat does not get dirty easily, bathing is rarely necessary. In fact, In most cases, it is possible to clean the coat with a simple damp cloth. It also, washing your dog tends to remove sebum, which has many positive properties, so it should only be done when the coat is really very dirty.

It also, it is necessary to check and maintain your dog's ears regularly, since it is quite prone to canine ear infections. One can take the opportunity to examine their eyes at the same time.

Looking at its claws, they are supposed to wear out naturally during your outings. But, If that is not the case, You should clip your dog's claws from time to time..

Last, when he comes back from hunting or walking, it is important to ensure that there are no ticks (the application of a preventive antiparasitic treatment is strongly recommended) and any injuries you may have sustained while running.

Price of a Polish Hound

The price of a puppy Polish Hound is between 500 and 700 EUR.

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Type and recognitions:

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ



FCI breed standard "Polish Hound"

Origin:
Poland


Date of publication of the valid original standard:
25.02.1985



Use:

Hound





General appearance:

Medium-sized, robust and compact construction, strong and relatively massive bones; of provided limbs. As a whole, seen from the side, the body reflects strength and endurance more than speed. When the dog vents, his voice is clear, sonora, medium and shifting tonality; in the female, is usually sharper.
 
IMPORTANT PROPORTION: The skull is the same length as the muzzle.



Behavior / temperament:

The Polish Hound, like all hounds, hunts prey on the hot track with a loud bark.. The voice is deeper in tone in the male and somewhat higher in the female.. The barking is called by hunters “giving the tongue” and the noisy search for prey is described as “chasing.”. This exceptional hunting dog is also an excellent family dog., easy to maintain, devoted to his home and cautious of strangers.

Head:

Pretty heavy, nobly chiseled. In profile it looks like a medium length rectangle.


Cranial region:
Skull: The line of the forehead forms an obtuse angle with the nasal cannula.. Superciliary arches highly developed. The forehead has numerous wrinkles. Very pronounced occipital bone.
Depression links (Stop): Craniofacial depression is clearly observable.

facial region:

Truffle: black, big and wide.
Snout: It is elongated and truncated at its tip; it is not even cuneiform, or pointed.
Belfos: Thick and pendulums. Lower lip with hanging corner.
Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws, long enough; the joint is normal.
Cheeks: With well developed muscles.
Eyes: Sweet and calm expression. They are located obliquely, and not sunk in the orbits. They are dark brown. In older dogs the lower eyelids appear droopy.
Ears: Low implantation. They are quite long, freely pendulous and slightly rounded at the tip. The lower part of the pavilion is in the shape of a corkscrew and is well attached to the head.

Neck:

Remarkable thickness at the point where it meets the trunk; is strong, muscular, medium length. The double chin is hanging and presents abundant skin with folds.



Body:

Back: Long, broad and muscled.
Rump: Wide; not very fall.
Breast : Spacious rib cage, wide, in high proportion. The sternum region descends to the elbows. The ribs are well sprung and long, like the whole rib cage. They are closer to the upright position than in the other breeds.
Abdomen: Marked, spacious, almost as low as the rib cage. Not too collected. The flanks are not sunken; they are solid and rounded; with a possible depression under the last ribs.

Tail:

Quite low implantation. It is thick and is covered with long hair at the bottom. Reaches below the hock, and it is slightly fallen; from the middle of the leg length, is slightly bent. During normal dog movement, it is somewhat elevated, Although never screwed. When the dog runs, something is up, but without exceeding the horizontal.



Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS
Shoulder: Oblique shoulder blade; well-developed muscles.
Forearm: Pretty muscular bien.
Carpo: Well marked, celebrities, clean, delgado, of a thickness corresponding to that of the metacarpus.
Front feet: Of strong bones and muscles; fingers well together; strong nails, thick and short in working dogs. They are light in color when the fingers are white, and black when the fingers are tawny.
 
LATER MEMBERS
Thighs: Strong bones, long, vigorous and well developed muscles.
Leg: Inclined; quite short. Well musculada.
Hock: Delgado; well delineated.
Metatarsus: It is slightly inclined.
Rear feet: Fingers are good together. The pads are wide and are covered with thick integument. Thick nails, strong and short.

Movement:

Normally, the dog moves at a slow trot and heavy. during the hunt, while venting and following the prey, perform a heavy gallop.



Mantle

HAIR: Medium length, thick, with a dense undercoat of hairs. It is a little longer over the spine, on the back of the hind legs and on the underside of the tail.
 
COLOR: Head and ears, except for the lateral faces of the skull, they are fire color; the ears are a little darker than the rest. The extremities, the sternum and thighs are also tan. The body is gray, or a dark gray almost black; In the old Polish hunting language it was called “podzary”. (burned). The essentially reddish tan color presents various intensities of this tone, that go as far as cinnamon, which is highly appreciated in the Polish pointer. White hair, allowed in star shape, appears as a stripe that reaches the muzzle, over the pectoral region, the end of the limbs, and the tip of the tail. The black color forms a blanket that extends to the head. There are clearly defined tan spots over the eyes. The black color that extends over the nasal bridge of the Polish Hound is a case of disqualification.




Size and weight:

Height to the cross
• In males : 56 to 65 cm.,
• in females : 55 to 60 cm..
Weight:
• In males : 25 to 32 kg,
• in females : 20 to 26 kg.




Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.
• Insufficient musculature.
• Hoarsely.
• Occipital crest of head not pronounced enough.
• Underdeveloped superciliary arches.
• Too pointed snout; black snout.
• Defective denture.
• Eyes too light.
• Ears too long or too short, or taken off.
• Underdeveloped rib cage.
• Fine tail, very short or very long, threaded, with little abundant hair.
• Crushed pastern.
• Crushed pads.
 
Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation


Alternative names:

1. Ogar Polski, Polish (Ogar) Hound (English).
2. (ogar polski en polonais), podzary (French).
3. (Ogar Polski) (German).
4. em polonês/polaco: Ogar Polski) (Portuguese).
5. Sabueso de Polonia (español).