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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is better known as a PON, which means Polski Owczarek Nizinny in Polish. This dog belongs to the herding group. They have many of the same traits as the smaller sheepdog. They have the smooth trot, a strong protective coat, and are very loyal. They have strong herding instincts and are very leery of strangers because they think of you as his family and he will protect until he knows you are safe. When they mark their territory and someone or something crosses it, he will know. They are a very independent breed.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have very long hair that is very thick with a soft undercoat. It is usually straight, but some can be a bit wavy. The most common colors of coat are the white with black, gray, or sandy patches or grey with white or chocolate patches. This breed is considered a non-shedder so if you want a dog and no worries with hair all over the place, then this is the dog for you.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a very pleasant and fun-loving breed. It is great with children and other pets. However, it gets along better with other pets when they are raised simultaneously. The breed shows affection and is very smart. It is an average watchdog and guard dog. Its high intelligence level makes it easy to train, however, it has a tendency to be very independent and stubborn.
How to train a Polish Lowland Sheepdog
1.These dogs are sensitive to commands and will learn by imitation; it can be helpful to show them different skills and techniques and spend time reviewing various activities to help them improve.
2.Early obedience training is most suitable for these dogs and they are strong-willed and can become quite independent. However, once they learn the rules and can respect their owners, they become very trustworthy and faithful. These dogs enjoy thinking for themselves and can become disruptive if they are not paid enough attention. The best way to train these dogs is with a firm, fair, and consistent tone and manner; they adapt very easily and it can be simple to train them in logical steps.
3.The Polish Lowland needs consistent, firm, and ongoing training from a young age. These dogs can be very amusing and fun and may be distracted easily, but with the appropriate amount of training, they can become excellent working dogs and obedient family pets. Since these dogs are very intelligent, they can quickly pick up new behaviors and respond well to positive reinforcement. Their learning rate is very high, but they can also be stubborn.
4.The ideal form of exercise for the Polish Owczarek Nizinny is a long run or walk with its owners, as well as time spent in a park. Frisbee, playing with balls, and simply playing "fetch" give them enough activities to share their enthusiasm and these dogs do well with a change of games, events, and toys. Soft toys and other changes in their individual environment can help them learn new skills, and these dogs enjoy continuous reinforcement and attention.
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