How to Groom a Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.