Polish Greyhound – Highly Protective

What Makes Polish Greyhound Unique

This confident Polish Greyhound is also known as Chart Polski is a sighthound that enjoys running and spending time in an outdoor activities more than anything. However, this canines are also protective to their families as well as their home and specially their territories which is unusual for a sighthound. 

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Size: Males – 70 – 80 cm (28 – 31 inches)
Females – 68 to 75 cm (27 to 30 inches)
Weight: Males – 27.2 to 36.2 kg (60 to 80 pounds)
Females – 27.2 to 36.2 kg (60 to 80 pounds)
Origin: Poland
Life Span: 12 – 15 Years
Colour: Blue, Black, Tan, Beige
Litter Size: up to 12 puppies

Is the Polish Greyhound Right For You?

The Polish Greyhound are dogs of great size and commanding appearance. They are definitely stronger, more muscular and heavier boned than the other short-haired sighthounds. Their strong frame, well-defined musculature and powerful jaws show them to be a hunting dog capable of working in the difficult conditions. Though large and strong, they must never be overdone to the point of heaviness or lethargy.

Although they are affectionate to their owners, they tend to be quite aggressive towards other dogs which means they need to be kept on a lead if taken in a park where other owners exercise their dogs. The breed is built for speed and they have an instinctive desire to chase just about anything that moves which can be a problem because it often means they forget their training. It is far safer to let them off their leads in a very secure, fenced off area so they could not get themselves into trouble.


In 5 Words

  • Brave
  • Courageous
  • Intelligent
  • Loyal
  • Skillful
Fun Fact

The Polish Greyhound, was used as a hunting dog as early as the 1600s. The began to repopulate in Poland in the 1980s after it faced near extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Characteristics

Adaptability
Friendliness
Trainability
Watchdog
Intelligence

Learn About the Polish Greyhound

Description

Description

General Description

The Polish Greyhound are Short coupled. When the dog is free standing, the withers and the highest point of the croup should be at equal heights. The chest is spacious and well let down, preferably to the point of the elbow. The ribs are well sprung, long and slope backward. The loin is wide and muscular and the croup gently slanting, long, muscular and wide. The hipbones must be wide apart.

The Polish Greyhound are dogs of great size and commanding appearance. They are definitely stronger, more muscular and heavier boned than the other short-haired sighthounds. Their strong frame, well-defined musculature and powerful jaws show them to be a hunting dog capable of working in the difficult conditions. Though large and strong, they must never be overdone to the point of heaviness or lethargy.

Although they are affectionate to their owners, they tend to be quite aggressive towards other dogs which means they need to be kept on a lead if taken in a park where other owners exercise their dogs. The breed is built for speed and they have an instinctive desire to chase just about anything that moves which can be a problem because it often means they forget their training. It is far safer to let them off their leads in a very secure, fenced off area so they could not get themselves into trouble.

Size

The Polish Greyhound dog measure between 70 – 80 cm (28 – 31 inches) tall for males and about 68 to 75 cm (27 to 30 inches) tall for females. They weighs for about 27.2 to 36.2 kg (60 to 80 pounds) for both males and females.

Coat

The coat of a Polish Greyhound  is springy to the touch, rather harsh, but not wire-haired. Shortest on the belly and legs, the coat may be of variable lengths on the rest of the body. On the buttocks and tail, the hair is longest, but still harsh, and forms a modest breeching and brush. The skin is close fitting and elastic. The color of their coats are black, blue, tan or beige.

Short History

Short History of the Polish Greyhound

The Polish Greyhound dog originates from Poland and the literal translation of their name means Polish Greyhound. Their ancestors hunted foxes, hare, deer and wolves and first appeared on the scene around the early 19th century. However, there is a record of these dogs that dates way back to the 16th century.

Luckily, a few of the breed survived Poland’s rather turbulent history during the 19th and 20th centuries so by the eighties, dog lovers in Poland began setting about restoring the numbers of this very attractive sighthound. The breed standard for the Chart Polski is based on paintings of the dog by 19th century artists namely Juliusz Kossak, Alfreda Wierusz-Kowalski and Jozef Brandt.

Temperament

Temperament

The Polish Greyhound dog is self assured, confident, reserved and brave. He is a fast, skillful and untiring hunter and has a lively and penetrating gaze. Although they are affectionate to their owners, they tend to be quite aggressive towards other dogs which means they need to be kept on a lead if taken in a park where other owners exercise their dogs. The breed is built for speed and they have an instinctive desire to chase just about anything that moves which can be a problem because it often means they forget their training. It is far safer to let them off their leads in a very secure, fenced off area so they could not get themselves into trouble.

They are dogs of great size and commanding appearance. They are definitely stronger, more muscular and heavier boned than the other short-haired sighthounds. Their strong frame, well-defined musculature and powerful jaws show them to be a hunting dog capable of working in the difficult conditions. Though large and strong, they must never be overdone to the point of heaviness or lethargy.

Caring for Your Polish Greyhound

Health

General Health

At this point Polish Greyhound dogs are not known to have many serious genetic disorders. Cancers have been reported, also some heart conditions such as cardiomyopathy. They tend to live to 12–14 years old. A few have lived to be 15.

Care

Daily

The Polish Greyhound is just easy to groom, the coat of the breed required only once a week brushing but bath is only when necessary.

Grooming & Bathing

Grooming & Bathing

The breed is rather easy to groom, the coat of the breed required only once a week brushing but bath is only when necessary.

Exercise & Training

Exercise & Training

Because Polish Greyhound is bred to run, to hunt and to work, it would need of daily walk. If it is under exercised, it would have some behavioral issues including hyperactivity, over excitability, destructiveness, shyness and aggression as well. It does best when it is provided with a regular free running opportunity in an enclosed safe area.