Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Hungary
MOST SUITED AS Sheepdog and family pet.

SIZE
The desired shoulder height is 40 - 44cm (151/2 -171/2in) for dogs and 37 - 41cm (141/2 - 161/2in) for bitches. The weight is 10 - 15kg (22 - 331b).

COAT
The coat of the Puli is its trademark. These dogs are richly covered in long cords of felted hair. The Puli is usually black, but white, broken white, and black with apricot are also known.

CARE REQUIRED
The Puli's distinctive coat does not fully devel­op until the third year. The soft under layer does not fall out but becomes felt on the outer, and harder hairs. If required, the felted strands are teased to encourage the development of the felt strands or cords.

An advantage of this coat is that the Puli does not moult, but there is the disadvantage that all manner of dirt and small objects can become caught up in the hairs. Wash the Puli in the summer because the long coat will take sever­al days to dry fully.

CHARACTER
This intelligent dog learns easily, is full of char­acter, animated, a good watchdog, and loyal to the family. This breed is very adaptable to the circumstan­ces surrounding it although the dogs can be somewhat independent. A Puli will rarely run away.

TRAINING
This breed requires a very consistent approach to training which needs to take place within the first year. They do not like boring drills, preferring a challenge.
Vary the training routine constantly and ensure plenty of play within the exercises. This breed usually learns quickly.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
They normally get on well with their own kind, other animals, and generally like children. They have the tendency to bond closely with one member of the family.

EXERCISE
This breed is in its element if it can romp and play and with its unusual coat this is delightful to watch. If you enjoy it, you could enrol both of you for agility skills or fly-ball courses. The Hungarian Puli usually does well in both activities.

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