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History of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Meet the shaggy shepherd dog of Poland, the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, known to us as the PON or Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Prized in its homeland for centuries for its keen intelligence and working abilities, the PON is a relatively recent arrival to the modern dog fancy. Learn about the breed’s development and establishment in Poland, meet important PON breeders and follow the breed into countries outside Poland.

Characteristics of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Intuition, instinct, cleverness, liveliness—and the list goes on! The PON is both an excellent herding dog and a marvelous companion, not to mention having a trademark winning smile. Acquaint yourself with the breed and its “almost human intelligence” through owners’ amazing accounts of their extraordinary PONs.

Breed Standard for the Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Learn the requirements of a well-bred Polish Lowland Sheepdog by studying the description of the breed set forth in the American Kennel Club standard. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standard.

Your Puppy Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Find out about how to locate a well-bred Polish Lowland Sheepdog puppy. Discover which questions to ask the breeder and what to expect when visiting the litter. Prepare for your puppy-accessory shopping spree. Also discussed are home safety, the first trip to the vet, socialization and solving basic puppy problems.

Proper Care of Your Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Cover the specifics of taking care of your Polish Lowland Sheepdog every day: feeding for the puppy, adult and senior dog; grooming, including coat care, ears, eyes, nails and bathing; and exercise needs for your dog. Also discussed are the essentials of dog identification.

Training Your Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Begin with the basics of training the puppy and adult dog. Learn the principles of house-training the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, including the use of crates and basic scent instincts. Get started by introducing the pup to his collar and leash and progress to the basic commands. Find out about obedience classes and other activities.

Healthcare of Your Polish Lowland Sheepdog

By Lowell Ackerman DVM, DACVD

Become your dog’s healthcare advocate and a well-educated canine keeper. Select a skilled and able veterinarian. Discuss pet insurance, vaccinations and infectious diseases, the neuter/spay decision and a sensible, effective plan for parasite control, including fleas, ticks and worms.

Your Senior Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Know when to consider your Polish Lowland Sheepdog a senior and what special needs he will have. Learn to recognize the signs of aging in terms of physical and behavioral traits and what your vet can do to optimize your dog’s golden years.

Showing Your Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Step into the center ring and find out about the world of showing pure-bred dogs. Here’s how to get started in AKC shows, how they are organized and what’s required for your dog to become a champion. Take a leap into the realms of obedience trials, agility and herding events.

Behavior of Your Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Analyze the canine mind to understand what makes your Polish Lowland Sheepdog tick. The following potential problems are addressed: aggression (fear-biting, inter-canine and dominant), separation anxiety, chewing, digging, jumping up, barking and food-related problems.