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Chart Polski Facts
- Group
- Other Breed Classes
- Affiliations
- CKC, UKC
- Height
- 27" - 32"
- Weight
- no standard available.
- Lifespan
- 14 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
Polish Sighthound, Polish Greyhound
Origin
The Chart Polski originate in Poland.
Date Of Origin
The Chart Polski is believed to have been in existence since the thirteenth century.
History
Some believe that the Chart Polski descends from Asian sight hounds, while others claim that it is from Asiatic Greyhound. What we know for sure is that the first American litter was born in 1991 but this is still a very rare breed outside if Poland.
Description
The Chart Polski is a large, muscular, and sturdy dog. It is less refined than the other sight hounds. It has a powerful jaw; folded ears, and a large, dark nose; and amber eyes. The tail is long and thick, hooked at the end. The springy coat is of varying lengths and of any color. The eyelids and nose should compliment the coat.
Temperament
The Chart Polski is a confident and courageous dog. It is wary of strangers and quite reserved.
Uses
This breed was used as a hunting dog for hare, foxes, deer, and wolf. Today it is mainly used as a companion dog.
Health Concerns
none known
Additional Information
The name is pronounced HEART POLL-ski. This breed requires a confident, experienced owner in a rural home.
Sources
The Howell Book Of Dogs
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2007
Website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Author: Liz Palika
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
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