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54 GUIDE T O BREED S

POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG

EASY TO TRAIN AS A SHEEPHERDER, GUARD DOG, OR COMPANION AKC

Height range Bred to work on the plainlands of Northern Europe as a herder Long hair falls Blunt
17–20 in (42–50 cm) and a guard dog, this delightfully shaggy dog is both rugged and over eyes muzzle
Weight range agile. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has brains, as well as brawn,
31–35 lb (14–16 kg)
and takes readily to training for a variety of purposes. Exercise
Life span 12–15 years and grooming should be high on its owner’s agenda.
Origin Poland
Heart-shaped drop
ears hidden by hair

Other colors

Any color

Thick, long,
fluffy, black
coat fades
with age
Oval-shaped
feet

DUTCH SCHAPENDOES

THIS LITHE AND AGILE DOG WITH A JOYFUL TEMPERAMENT NEEDS TO BE FULLY OCCUPIED FCI

Height range Swift, tireless, and intelligent, this breed is the perfect natural Long topknot of hair
16–20 in (40–50 cm) sheepherder. Moving as if on springs, a working Dutch Schapendoes can partially covers eyes
Weight range run at high speed and bound lightly over almost any obstacle in
26–44 lb (12–20 kg)
its path. The breed has the temperament to make a good companion
Life span 13–14 years but will not thrive without activity.
Origin The Netherlands
Well-feathered,
long tail

Other colors

Any color
Full mustache
and beard
Abundant,
slightly wavy,
black and
white coat
Well-rounded,
firm, compact feet

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