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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
A dog breed
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Weight
16–18 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Pologne
Coat
Black, black and white, cream, roan, golden
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Très élevé
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, also called Nizinny, is a dog that looks somewhat like a bearded Collie but smaller.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (16–18 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity daily for balance.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Character
Daily temperament
Of a lively but tempered character, vigilant, alert, intelligent, curious, and gifted with a good memory. Very greedy, it is necessary to monitor its diet as it tends to become overweight.
Physical
Breed standard
It is a medium-sized dog (45 to 50 cm for males, 42 to 47 cm for females), compact, strong, and muscular. Its coat should be thick, dense, long, and without excessive waviness. All colors and markings are admitted for its coat. The hairs falling from the forehead cover the eyes in a very characteristic manner.
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What human age for a polish lowland sheepdog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a polish lowland sheepdog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
216 g
per day · 820 kcal
108 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Polish Lowland Sheepdog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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