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# The Polish Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Poland
The Polish black and tan scenthound, hardy, vocal and built for the forests of Central Europe.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–14 yearsBudget ≈ €109/monthPuppy €800 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=polish-hunting-dog)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: He can work for a long time in difficult terrain.
- Look net: The black and tan coat is elegant and easy to maintain.
- Attachment to the pack: He willingly lives close to his humans after the effort.
- Powerful voice: Not compatible with a noise-sensitive apartment building.
- Chasing instinct: Off-leash recall is real work.
- Rarity: Few breeders and little local advice.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Forest hunters: This is its historical function.
- Isolated houses: Its voice and energy cause fewer problems there.
- Scent sports enthusiasts: Mantrailing can make up for the absence of hunting.
Not recommended for
- Apartment: Too much barking and too much energy.
- Homes with small animals: Chasing is natural.
- First-time urban dog owners: He requires experience and space.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
55 cmPolish Hound
- Height at the withers
- 50–59 cm
- Weight
- 20–26 kg
- Coat
- Short, close, dense, black and tan
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Poland
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Polish Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Gończy Polski, or Polish scenthound, is a hunting dog developed in the forests of Poland to pursue game by voice. Lighter and more lively than the Polish Hound, it was distinguished as a breed in its own right in the 20th century. It remains mainly a hunting dog in Poland, still rare in France. Its black and tan coat visually brings it closer to other scenthounds of Central Europe.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized dog, rectangular, lean and muscular. The head is noble, the stop slightly marked, the ears set high and of medium length. The eyes are dark, the expression lively. The coat is short, close and dense. The coat is black and tan, sometimes chocolate and tan. The tail is of medium length, carried sabre.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Passionate about hunting, attached to its pack and generally friendly with the family. It is more independent than a herding dog. Children are well accepted if they respect its rest. Small animals trigger the chasing instinct. It is not a guard dog, but it warns loudly.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He needs to run and to scent. A daily life that is too urban frustrates him. After the effort, he can live near the house. Vocalizations are part of his expression: a sensitive neighborhood is a bad choice.
Training
## Training and socialization
Recall and voice control are the two main focuses. He learns, but the trail often comes before the instruction. Short sessions, sport tracking, and consistency give better results than dry repetition.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Polish Hound
A Gończy Polski puppy is often between 800 and 1,500 euros. In France, travel to a specialized breeder is added to the price.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic working dog, little burdened by publicized defects, but exposed to ear issues, parasites and forest trauma. A still limited base outside Poland invites checking the diversity of origins.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Gończy Polski needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the volume of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
« Gończy » means scenthound in Polish. It is distinguished from the Polish Brachet, heavier. In show, its very distinct black and tan coat is sought after.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Polish Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Gończy Polski a giant Beagle?
No. It is a distinct Polish breed, larger, taller on its legs and selected for the forests of Central Europe.
### Can it live with a family without hunting?
Only with a very large amount of exercise and scent-related activities. Otherwise it gets bored.
## Find a Polish Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Polish Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Polish Hound breeders by country
[13 breeders of Polish Hound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog/germany) [5 breeders of Polish Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog) [1 breeder of Polish Hound in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog/poland)
[All breeders of Polish Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog)
## Ready to welcome a Polish Hound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog)
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