How to Groom a Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding dog. They are intelligent, upbeat and energetic. They are have incredibly good memories, are eager to learn and relatively easy to train. They have a double coat, with long, wiry hair on top and a softer undercoat. They need a full grooming every 4 weeks.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Slicker brush
Pin brush
Mat rake
Splitter
Modern high velocity blow dryer

Step 1

The Polish Lowland's double coat requires brushing every day or at least every other day to prevent harsh tangling and matting in the undercoat. Use a slicker brush, pin brush and natural bristle brush alternately as needed.
Step 2

Remove tough knots and matting with a mat rake and/or a splitter. If you allow mats to get bad enough, you may have to cut them out of the coat.
Step 3

Bathe when necessary. Always give the dog a good brushing and combing before the bath, as water causes the knots and mats to tangle even more.
Step 4

Blow dry the dog after bathing with a modern high velocity dryer. Fluff dry and style while drying.
Step 5

Clean out the corners of the eyes with a moist cloth. Dirt and other types of debris tend to collect around the eyes.

Tips & Warnings

Don't clip or trim show dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have a life expectancy of about 12 to 15 years.
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is likely a descendant of Hungarian herding dogs and was created by mixing these with smaller, long-haired mountain dogs. They were almost extinct after the disastrous effects of World War II, but enthusiastic Polish breeders revived the breed.