According to the standard, the Chart Polski is clearly stronger and less fine in shape than other short-coated sighthounds. The body is powerful and short-coupled, but must not appear heavy or stocky. The musculature is dry and flat, and the coat is considerably heavier than that of a Greyhound. The Chart Polski has a characteristic movement of the hind legs, which move close together (single-tracking) at a trot. This is typical of the breed, and is not a fault.