The official name in
Poland, its country of origin, is Polski Owczarek Nizinny - or PON
Whether it is
called a PON, Nizinny, or Polish Lowland sheepdog, this is a dog
that one learns to appreciate.
bobtail" with a cheerful disposition has been described as rugged,
sturdy, spunky and courageous. Even though it may have a tendency to
be opinionated and headstrong, it is readily trained due to its
remarkable intelligence and phenomenal memory.
Bred originally to herd sheep, the PON has
adapted well to urban life while still retaining its "sheepdog
The PON was first seen at an exhibition in
around 1924 and later, in 1932 a first unofficial description of
this remarkable was made.
After the Second World War the breed had all but disappeared.
Fortunately because of devoted fanciers of the breed and a few
exceptional specimens such as Smok z Kordegardy that the breed was
revived and is now not threatened with extinction.
The PON is used less and less as a
herder but it has successfully adapted to becoming a family and
companion dog. It has become an excellent guardian of home and
family. One is never disappointed with a PON.
For the full
article by Mr. Redlicki,