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Chart polski

dog breed

Hunting

Photo · Wikipedia FR (CC BY-SA)

Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

11–14 ans

Energy

Très élevé

Coat

All colors are acceptable

Maintenance

Faible

Training

Moyen

The Polish Greyhound is a short-haired sighthound used for coursing. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale has classified it in group 10, section 3, standard no. 333.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Très élevé

Trainability

Modéré

Maintenance

Faible

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
  • 3Very high energy level — plan for 1.5+ hours of daily exercise minimum.
  • 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.

Chapter 1

Getting to know the Chart polski

Origins & history

A story told

This ancient breed has been known since the 13th century. Used to hunt hare, fox, roe deer, bustard, the Polish Greyhound is also capable of tackling wolves.

Character

Daily temperament

It is a sighthound of gentle character, courageous, athletic and reserved but confident. This companion, who adores his masters, has great strength of character; his wariness of strangers may make him a good guardian. Requiring early and firm socialization, it must therefore be trained correctly from its earliest age.

Physical

Breed standard

A large, powerful, resistant and fast sighthound, descended from Asian greyhounds. In France, the Polish Greyhound remains a breed with few registrations in the LOF (in 2007, there were approximately 30 registered).

Read more (8 mots)

Top speed: 70 to 80 km/h over 300 meters.

Chapter 2

Daily life

What if you adopted your future companion?

The Chart polski of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of chart polski (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.

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Âge

What human age for a chart polski ?

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.

3 years
Birth22 years
Adult size

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.

Health

Health watch

The Polish Greyhound is not known for having many and serious genetic diseases. It tends to live 10 to 12 years, sometimes even up to 15 years.

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 chart polski ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.

18 kg
5 kg33 kg
Moderate

Result

221 g

per day · 839 kcal

111 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Chart polski

Is the Polish Greyhound suitable for apartment living?+
It depends on the individual: their size requires space and exercise, as long as you meet their exercise needs.
How much exercise per day for a Polish Greyhound?+
1.5 to 2 hours of activity per day minimum, ideally with mental stimulation (games, tracking, canine sports).
What is the life expectancy of a Polish Greyhound?+
Between 11 and 14 years on average. Appropriate diet, regular veterinary follow-up and exercise contribute to a longer life.
Is the Polish Greyhound good with children?+
To be assessed by individual: early socialization and mutual respect are key. Never leave a young child alone with an animal, regardless of breed.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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