How long does a Polish Lowland Sheepdog live?

The listed lifespan for a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Polish Lowland Sheepdog?

The listed height for a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female).

Is a Polish Lowland Sheepdog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Polish Lowland Sheepdog?

The AKC energy score for a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is 3 out of 5.

Herding Group

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 30–50 lb, height is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Confident, Lively, Clever.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight30–50 lb

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Height

18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Poland. The coat is described as double, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 192 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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