Polish Hunting Dog
Polský honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Poland |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 50–59 cm |
Recognition features
- Black and tan, brown and tan, or red
- Harsh coat lying close, abundant undercoat
- Lithe, compact dog, wary of strangers
Purpose
Hunting dog for boar and deer, occasionally fox and hare in the mountains of southern Poland; also an excellent guardian.
History
Hunting with scent hounds is mentioned in Polish literature as early as the 13th century, and by the 17th century at least two types of Polish scent hound were already distinguished. The Polish cynologist Józef Pawusiewicz (1903–1979) developed the breeding in the Podkarpacie region, wrote the first standard and had the dogs officially registered.
Coat
Harsh coat lying close on the body, abundant undercoat (more in winter); black and tan, chocolate and tan, or red.
Similar breeds
- Polish Hound · Compare
- Slovakian Hound · Compare
- Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó) · Compare
- Tatra Hound · Compare
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