Ogar Polski (Polish Ogar) is one of many hound breeds in Europe. Hound dogs came to Europe from Asia in Middle Ages.

Polish Ogar is the hero of the first dog related written work called "Myślistwo z ogary"-"Hunting with hound dogs" by Jan Ostroróg from 1608. There is nothing in the book about what he looked like at that time, but a lot about his utlility.

Hound dos were used in Poland to hunt hares, foxes and wild boars. Usually they were black and tan dogs but not only. All types of hound dogs inhabiting Poland had one in common: they trailed the prey with a great stubborness, "singing" - main characteristic of the breed is their mellodious voice.

Untill the XIXth century the breed was very differentiated. At the end of the XIXth century almost extinct. After the Second World War two Colonels - Pawłusiewicz and Kartawik made an attempt to restore the breed. Kartawik's line was named Ogar Polski, while Pawłusiewicz's dogs are now called Gończy polski. Breed standard was created in 1966 and the breed recognized by FCI.

Written by Dorota Rudnicka