Polish Hound
A heavy-boned, calm Polish scent hound with a deep voice, steady temperament and dignified manner.
At a glance
- Size
- Large
- Height at the withers
- Males 56–65 cm · Females 55–60 cm
- Weight
- Males 25–32 kg · Females 20–26 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- 90–150 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Double coat, short
- Colours
- Black and tan, Brown
- Bred for
- Hunting by scent, Companionship
- Country of origin
- Poland
- FCI
- Group 6, no. 52 · Scent hounds
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 4/5 – High |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 4/5 – High |
| Good with cats | 2/5 – Low |
| Open to strangers | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Energy | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Playfulness | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Prey drive | 4/5 – High |
| Watchful and protective | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Barking | 4/5 – High |
| Shedding | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Grooming effort | 1/5 – Very low |
| Drooling | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good for first-time owners | 2/5 – Low |
| Suits apartment living | 1/5 – Very low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 4/5 – High |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a calm, steady large hound
- enjoy tracking or long country walks
- have a rural or suburban home with a garden
Think twice if you …
- live in a small flat
- dislike a loud, deep voice
- want a dog that is always off lead
Care
Temperament
Calm, balanced and loyal, somewhat reserved with strangers and determined when tracking.
Exercise
Needs long daily walks and regular scent work; tracking and mantrailing are excellent outlets.
Grooming
Brush the dense short coat weekly; check the long ears and any loose facial skin.
Training
Fairly cooperative for a hound when trained calmly and consistently; recall near scent still needs work.
Health
Generally healthy; hip and elbow dysplasia, ear infections and occasional eyelid problems are reported. Hip, elbow and eye checks are sensible, so ask the breeder for results.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Elbows (ED)
- Eye examination
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Polish Hound, or Ogar Polski, has a long history in Polish hunting, used for boar, deer and other game in forest and hill country. The breed almost disappeared during the Second World War and was rebuilt afterwards by Polish breeders from the surviving dogs.
It is solid and heavy-boned, with a black-and-tan or brown-and-tan coat, long ears and a serious expression. At home it is calm, loyal and fairly easy to live with, though it can be watchful with strangers. On the trail it works steadily with a deep, carrying voice. It needs regular long walks and secure space.
Did you know?
Its Polish name, Ogar Polski, simply means 'Polish hound', and it should not be confused with the lighter Polish Hunting Dog (Gończy Polski).