At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia gives an average of about 60-70 lb (27-32 kg) for the breed; the FCI standard gives no weight.
Coat and looks how to spot one
springy, fairly harsh coat of varied length
A big, strong, muscular sighthound, sturdier than most of its short-coated relatives. The coat is neither wiry nor silky and grows a little longer on the thighs and underside of the tail, and it thickens in cold seasons.12
Personality what they are like
Self-assured, brave and calm, with quick reactions. It is affectionate with its own people but reserved and watchful with strangers.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. A powerful running dog that needs regular chances to gallop in a safe, fenced space, plus daily walks.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The coat needs only regular brushing, a little more when it thickens or sheds seasonally.2
The story where it all began
Sighthounds of this type have been shown in Polish art and hunting writing since around the 13th century, and they were popular with the nobility. The breed is thought to share roots with Asian sighthounds of the Saluki kind. It was rebuilt from the 1970s and received full FCI recognition in 2001.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Despite its English name, it is not a close relative of the English Greyhound.2
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It was used to hunt hare, fox, roe deer, bustard and even wolves.1
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It is noticeably stronger and less refined than other short-haired sighthounds, built for demanding Polish conditions.1
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Its look has stayed consistent across centuries of Polish artwork.1
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 333, Group 10 Sighthounds, Section 3 Short-haired sighthounds; provisional recognition 1989, full recognition 2001.2
- United Kennel Club
- Recognised breed.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Polish Greyhound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- FCI Standard N°333 Chart Polski fci.beused for group, heights, coat, colours, temperament, use, history
- Polish Greyhound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, recognition dates, weight, temperament, history, facts
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.