Chart Polski – Breed Information On The Polish Greyhound

• Height – They grow up to 27-32 inches at the shoulder.
• Weight – This breed mostly weighs between 35 to 55lb and a very large-sized Chart Polski can weigh anywhere around 55 to 90lb.

What Is The Life Expectancy Of  Polish Greyhound?

The average life span of a Chart Polski dog breed is 10 to 12 years.

Some owners have even reported their pets to have lived up to 16 years. Healthy lifestyle, regular checkups, and proper exercise will always help your pet outlive the usual life span.

Chart Polski is a proud dog that craves for attention; they are devoted to their masters and are very careful around children.

This being said, it is always better to let them play with younger children only under senior supervision.

They are mostly loving and well-mannered but may turn aggressive if they feel their family or territory is at stake.

You may have to keep them away from smaller pets like squirrels and cats but if they are trained from a younger stage, they would do no harm to the household pets.

Nevertheless, warn the neighbors to keep their pets safe and to stop them from entering your yard; install a sturdy fence to avoid mishaps.

They are very protective and may not like strangers coming into your house; the best way to help them differentiate between friends and foes is to call your friends over to your house quite often so that your dog gets acquainted with your friend circle.

They are brutal and aggressive nature, so make sure you train him enough to prevent your pet from being a topic of complaint or criticism among neighbors.

If you are living in a closed community or apartment and if you do not have the time and space to take care of your Chart Polski, then avoid purchasing one in the first place.

Other Facts On Chart Polski

• This breed was on the verge of extinction; thanks to a few dog lovers in Poland who decided to breed and repopulate them. They were back to form by 1980s.
• It is considered as one of the rarest breeds on earth.
• Apart from hunting, Chart Polski’s are used for Track racing in Poland.
• Unlike other breeds, they are not friendly towards other dogs; they assume their territory is at stake in the presence of other dogs
• It is not recognized by the American Kennel Club

They are typically a very healthy breed but they too are at risk from certain diseases that include cancer on the top of the list.

Bloating may seem to be a very normal issue to us, the Humans but it’s not the same with dogs. One moment you may see your pet happily running around while the next second you may find him writhing in pain.

Bloating cuts down the blood flow that might sometimes turn out to be fatal. Immediate surgery is required to solve this problem, so make sure to rush him to the hospital if you find your pet drooling, behaving restless or vomiting all of a sudden.

Cardiomyopathy is another common health issue in dogs that involves enlargement of the heart. Your Chart Polski should be tested annually for heart-related problems and breeders must take extra care and avoid breeding dogs with this heart ailment.

Other health issues noted in this breed include;

• Certain Types of Cancer
• Allergy towards anesthesia
• Cold Intolerance
• Hip Dysplasia
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Patellar Luxation
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy.

The given ailments are just possibilities and in no way mean that your pet would suffer from all of these in its lifetime.

Routine medical tests, proper vaccinations, and immediate health care can help you keep your pet away from half of the health issues.

As far as genetic disorders are concerned, you cannot do much about it but you should take precautions while buying and ensure that the pet you purchase does not have a faulty hereditary.

Training a Chart Polski can be quite challenging; they are natural hunters and they tend to go by their instincts even if we try to tame them into gentler characters.

They are highly suspicious towards strangers and if you want to save your neighbors and friends from getting subjected to your pet’s suspicion, then start helping your pet out by socializing with other people and pets at a very young age.

You must make a note that consistent training and socializing will help reduce your pet’s aggression but it will not remove it altogether.

This breed requires significantly more effort and patience while training because they sometimes are very stubborn and have their own way.

This dog breed loves to run, to ensure that they are allowed to play and run around in a closed and secure environment where it can do no harm to other pets.

They do not require continued long hours of exercise like most other sporting and working dogs, so it is easy for owners who have little time to spare on training and spending time with their pets on long walks.

An average-sized adult Chart Polski can be given 2.5 cups of dog food daily. Do not leave the food open for your pet to eat whenever required; this may spoil their feeding habits.

Fix a time to feed them daily; divide the food into 2 equal portions and place only a limited amount of food in its cup. Keep an eye on its daily food intake and reduce or increase the quantity based on its requirement.

Don’t allow it to become overweight, because that would bring in a lot of deadly diseases along with it. That doesn’t mean you need to restrain it from eating altogether but reduce the quantity gradually until you are convinced he has got back his usual shape.

Chart Polski’s coat is short but relatively longer than the English Greyhounds. Their coat is harsh and springy to touch and is shortest towards the belly and legs.

They do not shed a lot but when compared to other sighthounds, they do shed to an extent. They are low maintenance pets in terms of grooming and do not need professional help for brushing or trimming purposes; you can handle it yourself.

Brush their coat at least once a week or once in every 2 weeks and give them a regular bath to avoid greasiness of coat but make sure you do not overdo it since that may deprive it of essential moisture and oil.

Male Puppy Names

• Tolek
• Bedrich
• Mars
• Balint
• Rafal
• Tolla
• Feliks
• Kaz
• Liuz
• Marek

Female Puppy Names

• Maja
• Gizela
• Dorota
• Jolanka
• Renja
• Rasia
• Roksana
• Tekli
• Lila
• Ozella

Chart Polski pups may approximately cost $800 to $1000 USD.

Sometimes they may cost a little extra if they have received primary training and been given all essential vaccinations.

Tips to Remember While Buying a Polish Greyhound

• Choosing the right breeder is quite essential if you want to bring home a happy and healthy Chart Polski.
• Make sure that the breeder you buy from is a reputable member of the Chart Polski Association of America.
• A good breeder will have all the medical certificates in place before uniting you with your pet.
• Do not just rely on the medical clearance given by the breeder; once you have brought your pet home, take him to a reliable vet.
• Have your pet thoroughly examined and request the vet to give you daily care tips and instructions.
• Never buy a Chart Polski from pet stores; this breed is very unique and pet stores will only have a supply of crossbreeds.
• So try to avoid buying from local stores even if you are tempted by the attractive price tags.
• Make sure to read through agreement papers prior to purchasing; the contract between you and the seller should be good and must help you both understand your rights and recourses clearly.