Ogar Polski

 The Ogar Polski is a dog that is rarely known outside of their Polish homeland. The first records of the Polish Hound are those found in the 17th Century. A book titled Hunting with the Hounds writes about this medium to large breed as being tenacious at hunting. Also described is the way the dog 'sings' to their master to tell them they have cornered their prey. In 1907, F.B Laska describe them as being descendants from the Kostroma Hound (the Hounds of Tartar). Other historians report that the Ogar Polski was developed by cross breeding Bloodhounds imported to Poland in the Middle Ages with their local dogs. The Second World War resulted in a massive decline in the dog's numbers, and the breed was feared to be heading for extinction. An attempt to revive the breed led to the forming of two types of the dog: the light boned variety bred by Colonel Josef Pawlusiewicz and the heavier boned dog bred by Colonel Piotr Kartawik, recognized as the Ogar Polski by the Federation Cynologique Internationale in 1966. Weighing up to 71 pounds and standing 24 inches in height, the Ogar Polski is a solid and strong dog. They can handle difficult terrain and have impressive endurance and stamina. This dog is an obedient dog and one who readily showers their master with affection. Efforts are still being made to save this lovely dog from extinction. They are a breed that has a lot in their favor and this loyal canine deserves a happy future.