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History
The "Polish Greyhound" is a very old breed. In the chronicles of Galla Anonymous there are references to the royal court's expenses in maintaining the Greyhounds. According to an old Polish dictionary, in the 13th century there were more than 300 terms to refer to Greyhounds, which shows that in Poland at that time they were known and popular animals.
The first description of hunting with Greyhounds is located in Myślistwie z ogary (Hunting with stallions), of Jan Ostroróg, and the first description of a Greyhound data of 1600 (A. Gostomski, Equestrian farm). Another description of hunting with Greyhounds found in the poem The fighter de Tomasz Bielawski, published in 1595.
Last, "Nature" of the 13 in July of 1895, describing the visit of Grand Duke Nicolas to a dog show in Tuilleries, gives the following information about the Polish Greyhound, prince's property: "These Greyhounds shorthair come from Poland, from where they entered Russia in large numbers with the expedition of Prince Dimitri in 1505; are bigger than Sighthounds, but less delicate, and his hair is longer.
All these data confirm that the Polish Greyhound was present in the Polish lands before the Borzoi – Russian Hound for hunting and the "English Greyhound". The Polish Greyhound has many features in common with the Saluki, like its fur, that is not found in others Short-haired Sighthounds nor in the Borzoi. The coats like dominoes, flame black or tricolor are also common in the Saluki. At the same time, the Polish Greyhound does not have the black color without fire with white variants, so common in the «English Greyhound».
The Greyhounds spread throughout Europe thanks to the migrations of Celtic tribes. The Celts valued hunting on horseback with Greyhounds as a sport and its ouertragoi (in latin transcription – contract), originating from Asia, they became the ancestor of most European races of Greyhounds.
It is also believed that Polish Greyhound descends directly from the Asian type. While the English selected their Greyhounds for the speed with which they could hunt hares in a relatively limited space, in central europe, in the great flat areas of Poland at that time, in a dry and harsh climate, the Greyhounds Asians evolved into larger dogs, robust and strong, used to hunt any type of game, including foxes and wolves.
The Greyhounds Asians also came to our area with the nomadic Scythian tribes. Written sources show that, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Polish Greyhound original crossed with other Greyhounds, as the Irish wolfhound.
The heyday of Polish Greyhound irretrievably happened at the end of the 19th century, when - as a result of the progressive divisions of the land- the search for game began to be hampered by fences. The population of Polish Greyhound was significantly reduced in not very numerous kennels of tradition-loving nobility, especially in southern Poland, in Podolia and Ukraine. Until World War II, the Greyhounds hunted in the voivodeship of Kielce, in the estate of the lords Niemojewski – Oleszno Kielecki. Oleszno Kieleckie It was the last bastion of Polish Greyhound.
The Second World War and the harsh postwar years caused the almost total extinction of these beautiful dogs. The fate of this breed after the war was turbulent and complicated. In southern areas of Poland, dogs from scattered kennels used to fall into the hands of poachers, which is why, as outlaws, they were viciously exterminated by hunters, forest guards and militiamen. At that time everything that was "stately" was methodically destroyed. Nonetheless, some Polish Greyhound survived, and the selection was carried out according to the speed, agility and "passivity" (skill in catching). That skill in the capture allowed to keep the race pure.
Over the years 70, a group of enthusiasts strove to save and restore the breed. In 1981 a registration book was opened for the Polish Greyhound. In 1989 the breed was officially recognized by the FCI as the fourth Polish breed.
Character and skills
The Polish Greyhound is a quiet dog, sober and brave. Show distance to strangers, while towards his own family he is very attached and affectionate. Raised together with a cat, you can live with him at home, but if you see a cat outside, your hunting instincts will kick in.
It must be remembered that the Polish Greyhound will generally not be satisfied with the chase itself, but can actually hunt a pet, so in the places where stray cats walk, must absolutely be kept on a leash. Usually, is not aggressive with strangers, but like a dog with a strong character, can get into a fight if provoked. He also has a strong territorial instinct.
The Polish Greyhound he is very devoted to his owner, and properly guided is "a man's dog", an excellent companion at home and, when necessary, a vigilant guardian of the property.
It feels better in a house with a garden (However, some rides must be provided), but it will also suit apartment living, as long as your activity needs are met.
Physical characteristics
Life expectancy:
10-12 years
Health
The Polish Greyhound he is a very healthy dog. They're strong, fit and resistant. They tolerate low temperatures well, whenever they are in motion. Despite its thick undercoat, cool down pretty quickly, because they have thin, highly vascularized skin and a very thin layer of subcutaneous fat.
So far no special predisposition to genetic diseases has been found in Polish Greyhound. A young dog should receive an adequate amount of exercise, for your body to develop properly. Puppies and young dogs should not be over-exercised and the dog should be introduced to training gradually..
Grooming
The short hair of a Polish Greyhound does not require any special treatment. During the molting period, the dog should be combed once every few days, and less frequent brushing is sufficient. We bathe the dog as needed. It also, we control the state of the ears and teeth. If required, trim claws.
Characteristics "Polish Greyhound"
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Polish Greyhound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION:
- Group :
- Section : . .
Federations:
- FCI – Group 10: Section 3: Short-haired Sighthounds ⓘ
- – CKC – Miscellaneous? ⓘ
- Standard UKC (United Kennel Club) – Sighthound and Pariah ⓘ
FCI breed standard "Polish Greyhound"
Use:
Dog for hunting not only the hare, zorro, roe deer and bustard, but also the wolf.
General appearance:
The Polish Greyhound is a large dog, powerful, muscular, distinctly stronger and less fine in ways than other short-haired sighthounds (However, should not be heavy or lymphatic). By its appearance, He's close to the Asian hound type, what is your ancestor. The strong skeleton, the compact structure of the body, the clean musculature and the powerful jaws testify that this dog has been used for hunting in the difficult conditions of the Polish climate.
expressive eyes, awake and penetrating gaze, play an important role in the overall appearance of the Polish Greyhound.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The ratio of the length of the body in relation to the height at the withers must be 10,2- 10,3 : 10.
The Polish Greyhound is his master, trusted, reserved and brave. In pursuit it's fast and tough. In action he reacts quickly and brutally.
Head:
Strong, dry and long. The length of the head in relation to the height at the withers, in males, is of 37-39: 100, in the females of 36-38 : 100. The length of the muzzle in relation to the length of the head is 1:1, but the muzzle may be slightly longer. The ratio of the width of the head at the level of the zygomatic arches to the length of the head is around 38 : 100. The desirable ratio between the perimeter of the snout in front of the orbits and the length of the head is about 80 : 100.- Skull: The top of the skull should be flat; little marked frontal furrow, of a desirable depth of 5 mm. Frontal protrusions and slightly marked supra-orbital arches. The profile of the skull must blend perfectly with the profile of the muzzle.
- Stop (naso-frontal depression) : Very little marked.
facial region:
- Truffle: Black or dark, large, protrudes above the lips.
- Snout: Strong, tapering towards the nose in such a smooth way that it does not give the impression of being pointed, but rather to be flat for a greyhound. The position of the nose is preferably a little below the line of the nasal cane. The upper lines of the muzzle and skull should be slightly divergent..
- Lips: Long drawn, dry without excess; on the first part of the snout they may form a minimal fold covering the pigmented edges of the lower lip, but they are never pendant and do not mask the lower jaw.
- Jaws / teeth: Strong jaws and teeth; scissor joint, acceptable in pliers.
- Eyes: Dark eyes are desirable; Depending on the dog's coat, the iris has a tint that ranges from dark brown to amber.; they are expressive, quite large, arranged slightly skewed (almond eye). The expression of the eyes must be characteristic: awake and penetrating.
- Ears: Medium-sized, quite narrow; if they are folded forward, its ends easily touch the inner corners of the eyes. Implanted at eye level. The pinna of the ear has relatively soft cartilage; the ears give the impression of being quite fleshy.
Admitted sizes of the ears:
• Folded back, touching neck,
• Position in the form of a roof,
• In a state of excitement fully erect ears, or with the end slightly broken forward
Neck:
Long, muscled, powerful, oval profile, gently rising from the cross line; head held high (the resting Polish Greyhound has its head slightly lower than the Greyhound).Body:
When the dog is in a free position, the height at the withers must be equal to the height of the culminating point of the croup.
- Cross: Small, but marked
- top line: Straight in the thoracic region, slightly domed in the lumbar region. In females, the almost straight topline in the lumbar region is not a defect
- Pork loin: Wide and muscled.
- Rump: Oblique croup, gently sloping, long, muscular and wide; the tips of the hips widely spaced (the width between the tips of the hips represents the 12-14 % the height at the withers.
- Breast : Very spacious rib cage, well descended (the ideal is a rib cage reaching to the tip of the elbow in the sternal region); moderately wide seen from the front; the back ribs should be clearly arched, but not in a barrel ring. Long ribs, located skewed relative to the spine. Long sternum.
- Belly: picked up.
Tail:
With feathers, long, thick at the base, idle carried low; the end of the tail should be in the shape of a sickle curved upwards or form a complete ring. At rest, the dog can sometimes wear it hanging and completely straight, but without resembling the drooping tail of a cow. In motion, the tail can be carried higher, However, the base of the tail should not be carried higher than the level of the loin.Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Long, net, good muscular, very little separated. Seen from the front, the members must be arranged in parallel.
- Forearm: Long; the proportion between the distance from the point of the elbow to the ground and the height at the withers should be around the 54% and be proportionate, so that the sighthound does not give the impression of being
exaggeratedly high number of members. - Metacarpus: Slightly oblique in relation to the ground.
- Front feet: Ovals; tight fingers, well arched.
LATER MEMBERS: Long, good muscular, fairly well angulated, slightly set back and slightly apart, However, clearly less than in the case of the Greyhound. Seen from the back, members must be parallel.
- Leg: Long.
- Hock: Strong.
- Rear feet: Ovals, but a little more elongated than the previous feet; fingers tight, compact.
Movement:
The movement should be easy and energetic; proper angulation of the forelimbs and hindquarters
allows an extension of the limb forward in a long, loose movement, walking as well as trotting. Sighthounds carried slowly may march amble, but after accelerating
speed of movement, should return to normal pace. The action of the hind limbs is one of the characteristics: without being a defect, in the short trot, rear feet can be supported on a straight center line.Mantle
- SKIN: Well adhered, elastic.
- HAIR: Hair stretchy to the touch, pretty hard, not "steel wire", but not silky either. Variable length depending on the trunk set; on the withers the hair as a whole can be longer, shorter on the sides; in the sternum and in the limbs it is very short. The belly is covered with a more delicate hair, thinner. On the buttocks and under the tail, in all its length, the hair is long, but also hard; the ″pants″ and feathers are well developed.
- COLOR: All colors are supported. Black or dark edge of the eyelids and nose; when the hair color is lighter, ie blue or beige, the truffle is in blue or beige ratio.
Size and weight:
The optimal size of the female is 68-75 cm to the cross, of the male of 70-80 cm to the cross. Specimens larger than the optimum size are admitted on condition that they preserve a typical morphology. A size slightly lower than that indicated in the standard is not, However, an eliminatory flaw, yes apart from this, the dog does not provoke any reservations.
Fouls:
General features
Head
Neck
Body
Tail
Former members
Later members
Skin
Mantle
FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:
Alternative names:
1. Polish Sighthound, Chart Polski (Polish) (English).
2. Chart polski (French).
3. Chart polski (German).
4. (em polonês/polaco: chart polski) (Portuguese).
5. Chart Polski (Polaco) (español).