What Should I Feed My Polish Lowland SheepdogWelcome to Sinclair PONs Naturally Reared Polish Lowland Sheepdog Click on a link to visit with our PON Family and learn more about the Polish Lowland Sheepdog The 2015 PONs of the World Calendar is available at This eclectic group of ancient dog breeds is anything but ordinary. To describe the dog breeds in this group as... Known for their loyalty and intelligence, the Herding Group dog breeds are prized as watchdogs and companions. A happy herder, the exuberant Polish Lowland Sheepdog also loves to snuggle. Walking into the pasture with the confidence of... Country of Origin:Poland.AKC Group:Herding GroupUse today:Companion, herdingLife Span:12 to 14 yearsColor:Usually white with black, gray or sandy patches, but all colors and patterns are acceptableCoat:Long, dense and shaggy with a soft undercoatGrooming:Brush two to three times weekly to prevent mats. Professional grooming every three to four months.

Size:Medium Dog BreedHeight:Males, 18 to 20 inches; females 17 to 19 inches.Weight:Between 35 and 50 pounds. True to its herding breed heritage, The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is smart, trainable, alert to danger, and good with children. Also known as the Valee Sheepdog or the Polish Owczarek Nizinny, often called the PON for short, this ancient herding breed is probably descended from the Puli and the long-coated, medium-sized herding dogs of the Huns, and it's credited with being the ancestor of the Bearded Collie. The breed balanced on the edge of extinction after World War II but was rescued by Danuta Hrzniewicz, a Polish veterinarian. Dr. Hrzniewicz' unwavering devotion enabled her to rebuild the breed's foundation. This medium-size breed measures 17 to 20 inches at the shoulder and weighs from 30 to 50 pounds. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a long, shaggy coat, with a coarse topcoat and a woolly undercoat. It is considered a nonshedder, but requires brushing about three times a week.