Meet Britain’s newest dog breed! The Polish Hunting Dog is officially recognized by the Kennel Club, making it the 223rd breed in Britain
- The Polish Hunting Dog is a medium-sized dog, originally bred in the 13th century
- In total, the Kennel Club now recognizes 223 purebred dogs
From friendly Golden Retrievers to fluffy Chow Chows, Britain is home to hundreds of different dog breeds.
Now we have officially welcomed a new breed to the pack.
The Polish Hunting Dog has received recognition from the Kennel Club and will be classified in the Hound Group in the Imported Breed Register.
This makes the breed the 223rd to be recognized in Britain (scroll down for the full list).
The Polish Hunting Dog has received recognition from the Kennel Club and will be classified in the Hound Group in the Imported Breed Register
The Polish Hunting Dog is a medium-sized, lighter type of dog, originally bred in the 13th century for hunting in the Polish countryside.
The breed is known for its strong sense of smell and is described as a highly intelligent, active breed.
“For centuries, these dogs were used to hunt in the deep forests and rugged mountains of Poland, where they were used on game such as deer, boar and bison,” the spokesperson said. Continental Kennel Club explains on its website.
‘In the 1970s, a Polish breeder, hunter and cynologist by the name of Jozef Pawuslewicz helped refine the breed and have it accepted into the Polish Cynological Society, as well as the Federation Cynologique Internationale.
‘The breed remains popular throughout its homeland, as well as in surrounding areas in Europe, where they remain one of the ancient dogs for hunting game of all sizes, from deer to hare.’
The Polish Hunting Dog is a medium-sized, lighter type of dog originally bred in the 13th century for hunting in the Polish countryside
Speaking to MailOnline, a spokesperson for The Kennel Club confirmed the process for recognizing a new breed.
“Recognizing a breed involves an established breed club or group (made up of breed enthusiasts) applying for recognition,” they explained.
‘A process then follows which includes evidence that there are sufficient numbers of dogs available, a significant proportion of which meet an approved and agreed description (a breed standard) describing the appearance, health and temperament of that breed.’
To date, the last breed to be recognized was the Smooth Faced Pyrenan Sheepdog, in 2021.
In total, the Kennel Club now recognizes 223 purebred dogs.
News of the latest recognition has been welcomed on social media by delighted dog fans, with one calling the Polish Hunting Dog a ‘magnificent’ breed.
“Great job by their owners and club to get the breed recognized,” one user commented on Facebook.
Another added: ‘I’m looking forward to seeing them. Many thanks to the club for achieving the recognition.’