The Polish Brachet, or Polish Hound, is an ancient breed that has long been used for big game hunting. With its robust structure and impressive endurance, it remains an excellent working dog for people with an active lifestyle.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Polish Hound (Polish Brachet / Polish Running Dog)
- Origin: Poland
- Type: Running Dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 25-32 kg
- Female: 20-26 kg
- Height:
- Male: 56-65 cm
- Female: 54-60 cm
- Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
- Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (less suited for apartment living, prefers open spaces)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Hunter: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (compatible, but not particularly playful)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (sociable but sometimes reserved)
- Strangers: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (reserved with foreigners)
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (preference for open spaces and wooded areas)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (moderate brushing)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (reasonable care)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: Weekly (more frequent during shedding)
- Other care: Ear checks, nail trimming, teeth cleaning
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 500-700 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Polish Hound is a dog that excels in larger, natural environments, such as the countryside or forests. Although it can adapt to urban life with regular outings, it prefers wide open spaces where it can fully express its instincts. It is better suited for owners with a house that has a garden or open land for its long walks and physical activities.
