Polish Greyhound
About the Polish Greyhound
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Large (50-100 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 27-32" |
| Weight | 66-95 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Moderate mental stimulation needed
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $1,000-$2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,400/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Polish Greyhounds may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- First-Time Owners
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Polish Greyhound
The story behind the Polish Greyhound
Large coursing hounds were used by the Polish nobility for hunting hare, fox and wolf across open plains from at least the sixteenth century, appearing in Polish art and hunting literature of the period. Unlike lighter southern sighthounds, these dogs needed strength and coat to work harsh continental winters and to face larger quarry. The type declined severely through the political upheavals and wars of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and coursing was heavily restricted under the postwar state. Polish breeders reconstructed the breed from the 1970s onward, drawing on surviving rural dogs and historical descriptions, and a standard was drafted and later accepted internationally under the name Chart Polski. Numbers remain modest, concentrated in Poland with small populations elsewhere in Europe and North America, and the breed is kept for lure coursing, showing and companionship rather than active hunting.
Originally bred for: Hare and fox courser, wolf hunter, estate guardian. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Polish Greyhound
This is a big-boned sighthound rather than a whippet writ large, so feed a quality complete diet that supports muscle without adding bulk. Two measured meals a day suit the deep chest, and portions should be adjusted around periods of coursing or heavy running.
Watch for: No breed-specific food intolerance is established. As with other large deep-chested hounds, sudden diet changes and gulping large single meals are best avoided. Seek veterinary advice before removing ingredients if digestive or skin issues persist.
Not sure what to put in the bowl? See our picks for the best dog food for large breeds.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket, and a slow feeder bowl if your dog inhales dinner. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Polish Greyhound
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse chew toys built for strong jaws and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.