At a glance the quick version
The FCI standard only says weight should suit height and build.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short on head and legs, medium and dense elsewhere, with undercoat
A sturdy, muscular hound built for endurance rather than speed. Its thick, weather-resistant coat is short on the head and legs and a bit longer and harder over the body.12
Personality what they are like
Calm, clever and affectionate, a loyal family dog that is watchful with strangers. On a scent it gives loud tongue, with males usually deeper-voiced than females.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. A stamina hound that needs long daily walks and chances to follow a scent.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The dense coat needs regular brushing, especially when shedding.1
The story where it all began
Scent hounds have been part of Polish hunting since at least the Middle Ages and appear in 16th and 17th century Polish writing. Numbers dropped after the Second World War, and engineer Jerzy Dylewski wrote a standard in 1964 that led to FCI registration in 1966.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 52 (Ogar Polski), Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1.1 Large-sized hounds, with working trial; registered with the FCI in 1966.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Polish Hound. 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 checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- 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 8every year
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- FCI Standard N°52 Ogar Polski fci.beused for group, heights, coat, colours, temperament, history
- Polish Hound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for weights, lifespan, temperament, history
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.