It may be freely distributed on the Internet in its entirety without alteration provided that this copyright notice is not removed. The American name for the breed is the Polish Lowland Sheepdog or the Valee Sheepdog. Still somewhat rare in the United States the PONS is very well known in Europe. PONS are well known for their even temper, intelligence, keen memory and, of course, their shaggy coat. They are ideal family pets for both city and country dwelling and they adapt well in surroundings that vary from apartment life to farm living.
PONS are a medium sized dog and are easily trained.
The PONS is partly descended from the Puli, the Huns herding dog, which was about nineteen to twenty inches high, had a long shaggy coat and was used for herding and guarding. The breeding of the PONS is not a recent event. The breed was known in the 16th century both in Poland and Germany. In the early 1500's a Polish ship sailed from Gdansk to Scotland with a cargo of grain to exchange for Scottish sheep. The ship carried PONS that were used to move the sheep.