POLISH TATRA SHEEPDOG
History
This sheepdog breed is thought to have originated in the highlands of the Tatra Mountain Range in Poland hundreds of years ago, from which it actually got its name. Many breeders believe that these dogs evolved from the early Mastiff type dogs and mountain herding dogs.
The Tatra Sheepdog has been exceedingly useful for the local people because of its fantastic herding and guarding skills. Its dense fur was often shaved and spun into wool. Moreover, the mountain workers used these dogs to lead them through the rough mountain terrain.
However, their population declined after the World War I and II. A group of breed organizations and registries took efforts to protect and promote this Polish breed. By the 1980s, the Polish Tatra Sheepdog’s popularity not only spread in Europe but also reached Canada and the US. Today, there are nearly 7,500 registered Polish Tatra dogs worldwide.
Temperament and Behavior As a natural working dog, the Polish Tatra Sheepdog is self-thinking, independent, and can judge a situation or take decisions without any human intervention. Although it is a loving and devoted family pet, it tends to be reserved around strangers.
It is always cautious of its surroundings, alerting its owners with a loud bark on spotting anything unusual. When it feels challenged or threatened by someone or something, it may respond by attacking or biting.
It can learn to coexist with other pets if properly socialized at a young age. It is usually well-behaved with good-mannered children.
Care
Training
Being a dog with independent personality, the Tatra Sheepdog requires a firm training hand.
Socialization
It is important to introduce your Polish Sheepdog puppy to birds, cats, and other dogs at a young age so that it can learn to live peacefully with them. Before taking your pet to the dog park, you may invite friends or families with healthy, friendly dogs to come and meet your pup. The people you choose should know how to interact with a dog in a positive way.
It is important to introduce your Polish Sheepdog puppy to birds, cats, and other dogs at a young age so that it can learn to live peacefully with them. Before taking your pet to the dog park, you may invite friends or families with healthy, friendly dogs to come and meet your pup. The people you choose should know how to interact with a dog in a positive way.
Obedience
There are some essential commands you need to teach your dog to keep it safer and increase your chances of communicating with it. These include sit, come, stay, down, and leave it. Practice these commands in different places, including the hall, kitchen, living room, garden, or even on walks so that it gets used to obeying you in different situations.
There are some essential commands you need to teach your dog to keep it safer and increase your chances of communicating with it. These include sit, come, stay, down, and leave it. Practice these commands in different places, including the hall, kitchen, living room, garden, or even on walks so that it gets used to obeying you in different situations.
Feeding
A high-quality commercial dry food rich in protein and fat should be fed to meet its energy needs.
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