The nickname (even in the United States) for the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is PON, because it is known throughout most of the world as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny; pronounced "pole-ski off-chair-ick na-gin-nee." Research suggests that this breed likely originated in Central Asia and is a descendent of one or more Tibetan breeds (i.e. the Tibetan terrier) which were brought to Eastern Europe by Tibetan traders. It is believed that those Tibetan dogs with long coats may have been bred with Hungarian sheepdogs. The larger specimens of the PON worked to guard flocks and ward off predators, but the smaller ones were used to control the movement of sheep and also watch for danger. Because of their smaller size, these dogs were able to work throughout the day and didn't scare the flock. It is said that this breed was working in the Polish lowlands for several hundred years. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, interest in purebred dogs and livestock grew. Poland became interested in promoting and breeding the PON after World War I...... Find out more about this dog breed.
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