Chart Polski — breed guide
The Polish Greyhound — heavier, tougher and considerably more assertive than its western cousins, bred to take wolves on the open steppe.
At a glance
- Group
- hound
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 27–43 kg (60–95 lb)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short, harsh coat with a slight ruff
Living with a Chart Polski
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Almost no grooming.
- Light shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Quiet.
- Can do well with children, with care — easier with older kids than toddlers.
- Usually fine with a familiar dog; strange dogs need managing.
- Not a safe bet with cats — this is prey drive rather than a training problem.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Confident · Territorial · Powerful · Self-assured
Health to watch
- Bloat (GDV)
- Anaesthesia sensitivity
- Cardiac issues
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Chart Polski good with kids?
With care. Chart Polskis generally do well with older children who already know how to behave around a dog; with toddlers, supervise every interaction and give the animal somewhere it can retreat to.
Is a Chart Polski good with cats?
Usually not. This is prey drive rather than a training problem — a cat that runs can trigger it in a dog that is otherwise impeccably behaved.
How much exercise does a Chart Polski need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Chart Polski handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Chart Polski's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.