Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Lithuanian Hound	Polish Hound	Estonian Hound
Origins	Lithuania	Poland	Estonia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	548	423	471
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Other Names	Lietuvių skalikas	Ogar Polski, Polish Scenthound, Gończy Polski	Gontchaja Estonskaja, Estonian Scenthound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	Unknown	$600-$1000	$700-$900

General Appearance - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	60-75 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Avg. Weight	67.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height	21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Coat	Flat Smooth	Thick Smooth Hard	Rough
Colors	Black & Tan	Black & Tan Red & Black Brown & Tan	Black & White & Tan
Grooming	Effortless: The Lithuanian Hound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Polish Hound requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Estonian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Lithuanian Hounds are low shedders.	Polish Hounds shed moderately.	Estonian Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Temperament	Persistent Smart Energetic Loyal Sociable	Gentle Calm Loyal Courageous Intelligent	Happy Pleasant Balanced Calm Smart Active Affectionate
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Lithuanian Hound's has great intelligence.	Smart: Polish Hound's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Estonian Hound is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Lithuanian Hounds are easy to train.	Polish Hounds aren't famous for their trainability.	Estonian Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Lithuanian Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	The Polish Hound is a playful breed.	Estonian Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Lithuanian Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Polish Hounds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs.
Affection Level	Lithuanian Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Polish Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Estonian Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Lithuanian Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Polish Hounds are a social breed.	Estonian Hounds are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Lithuanian Hound is a vocal breed.	High: The Polish Hound is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Estonian Hound is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Lithuanian Hounds are average watchdogs.	Polish Hounds are one of the best watchdogs.	Estonian Hounds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Lithuanian Hounds are average defenders.	Polish Hounds strongly protect their territory.	Estonian Hounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Lithuanian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Polish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Estonian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Lithuanian Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Polish Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Estonian Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Lithuanian Hound is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Polish Hound is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Estonian Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Lithuanian Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Polish Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Estonian Hounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Polish Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Estonian Hounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Lithuanian Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Polish Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Estonian Hounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Polish Hounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Estonian Hounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Stranger Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Polish Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Estonian Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Polish Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hounds are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Polish Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hounds are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Polish Hounds are dog-friendly dogs.	Estonian Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Lithuanian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Polish Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Estonian Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Polish Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Estonian Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lithuanian Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Polish Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Estonian Hounds are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Lithuanian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Polish Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Estonian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Lithuanian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Polish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Estonian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Health Issues	Lithuanian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	No set	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	13-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Lithuanian Hounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Polish Hounds are high energy dogs.	Estonian Hounds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Lithuanian Hounds need a lot of exercises.	Polish Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Estonian Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Lithuanian Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Polish Hounds don't need too much sleep.	Estonian Hounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	High: The Estonian Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lithuanian Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Estonian Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Lithuanian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Polish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Estonian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Lithuanian Hound is an average drooler.	The Polish Hound is an average drooler.	The Estonian Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Lithuanian Hound vs Polish Hound vs Estonian Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-12 puppies	1-14 puppies	4-8 puppies
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