The Puli Dog

Picture of Puli dog courtesy of Bubbleton Pulis
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The Puli dog, also known as the Hungarian Puli is an energetic and lively dog. Its most distinguishing characteristic is a long cord like hair that will drag on the ground if not clipped. The modern Puli, true to its roots is an accomplished herder but it also makes a likeable companion or a competitive show dog.

Origin	Hungary in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages.
Original Use	Sheep herding
Use Today	Sheep herding, companion, retriever
Temperament	Smart and sensitive dog that is devoted to its master or family.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Not very accepting
	Other Pets - Average
	Strangers - Not very accepting
	Children - Average
Watchdog Ability	Excellent
Guard dog Ability	Excellent
Ease of Training	Average
Living Conditions	Can tolerate some cold but not very hot temperatures. Can live outdoors as long as conditions are not extreme cold or extreme heat. Is happy to live indoors. Equally at home in an urban or rural setting.
Exercise	Requires daily exercise.
Coat	Dense and profuse coat that develop into long natural cords. The coat is water resistant.
Grooming	The Puli's coat requires lots of work to keep it groomed. The long coat easily catches and retains dirt and grass, twigs, leaves, etc. It can be brushed or corded. If corded, the cords must be separated regularly. If brushed, brushing is required every second day. Drying time after bathing can take more than 24 hours.
Colors	Black, rusty black, tan, white,
Height and Weight	Ideal weight is 22 to 33 pounds (10 to 15 kg) while the ideal height is 14 to 18 inches (35.5 to 45.75 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	12 to 13 years.
Group	The AKC places the Puli dog in the herding group.

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