Average size of male:Ht: 17, Wt: 25-35 Average size of female:Ht: 16, Wt: 25-35 Other names:Hungarian Puli, Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Watch Video About Puli Dogs A mop on springs, the Puli is full of bouncing energy. He is busy and curious and needs daily exercise. This smart dog is also headstrong and tough. Alert and watchful, he is also protective of his family. He barks a lot. This is an energetic breed on the lookout for a job. He can be satisfied with a good walk or jog, or a lively game and training session, however. He makes an excellent house dog. His coat can hold debris. His nonshedding coat can be brushed or corded; if brushed, He needs brushing every one to two days. If corded, the cords must be regularly separated because the coat tends to hold dirt; bathing is time consuming and drying takes as much as one day. Pets can be clipped, but then part of the breed's unique appeal is lost. Dogs Related to the Puli

Interested in the history of the Puli dog breed? Around the 9th century, the Magyar tribes came from the eastern Urals to occupy the central Danube area, intermingling with Turkish people along the way. They brought with them various Sheepdogs, including the forebear of the modern Puli. The Puli's resemblance in body structure to the Tibetan spaniel has led some to surmise that the latter may have played a role in the Puli's development. Whatever the origin, the small dogs were agile sheep herders, able even to turn a sheep by jumping on its back. The black color was important so that he could be easily spotted by the shepherd among the sheep. Thus, the Magyar's larger dogs were probably used as nighttime guards, and the small black dogs as daytime herders. After the decimation of Hungary by invaders in the 16th century, the country was repopulated by people, sheep and dogs from western Europe. These dogs interbred with the native Pulik to produce the Puli, and then the Puli and Pumi were interbred to such an extent that the original Puli breed was nearly lost.

In the early 1900s, an effort began to resurrect the Puli; the first standard was written in 1925. Around that time, Pulik in Hungary varied greatly in height from large 'police' through medium 'working' to small 'dwarf'sizes. Homes For Sale Eland WiThe medium-sized dogs were most representative of the traditional herding Puli and were established as the desired size. House For Sale Sutton Avenue ChellastonIn 1935, the U.S. Department of Agriculture imported several Pulik in an effort to improve herding dogs in America. Dynamic Polarized Media Electronic Air CleanerThis effort was thwarted by war, but the breed's working ability became known in America, and by 1936 the AKC recognized the Puli. The breed's fame spread farther throughout Europe as a result of Hungarians fleeing the war, bringing their dogs with them.

The modern Puli remains an adept herder, but he enjoys only modest popularity as a pet or show dog. Shelters with Puli Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Pulis ready for adoption:Puli Breeders with Puppies for Sale The Puli surprisingly makes a very good watchdog, as they are very protective of their master and territory. This is a very intelligent breed making him fairly easy to train. This breed does very well in obedience and agility and is a favorite in the show ring. His light and agile movement give this breed an advantage when it comes to guarding flocks of sheep.Does your Puli bark, howl, and cry whenever you leave the house? The Puli has a strange and unique coat making grooming for this breed a learned technique for the inexperienced. Professional grooming in the beginning should be required. After bathing, drying of the coat can be a task. Blow-drying with cold air works best. Brushing is not required, as the Puli should always have naturally formed cords.

Pulis are very intelligent and are eager to please making them fairly easy to train. With a firm and consistent hand, this breed can do amazingly well in obedience and agility. Obedience classes for this breed are recommended at an early age, however training can be taken upon the owner if they are experienced. There are several accepted methods of house training your new Puli puppy. The Puli should have regular exercise, as they love to play and roam free, however should always be in a fenced in yard. An average sized yard works best for this energetic breed. They love to jog with their owners, and does very well running along side a bike. The Puli enjoys hikes, however the coat should be protected. Get Matched with Puli Breeders using PuppyMatch Considering a Puli Puppy? Choose the RIGHT Puli Breeder and the RIGHT breed Puli may not be the right breed for you! Ask a QuestionAbout Pulis AnonymousWhat is a Puli like at 6-7 months old? I'm interested in buying an older puppy.

If the puppy has bad habits, would it be hard to correct with training and practice? 2 CommentsAnonymousPuppies go through A LOT in the first several months the owner has their puppy. The bonding phase at 9 - 11 weeks old, the first fear stage at 11 - 12 weeks old and then the second fear stage at 4 - 4 1/2 months old. All three of those stages GREATLY effect how a puppy will turn out. Including how the puppy will react to socialization, new situations, etc. It is nice getting an older puppy because you do not have to do the house-training or anything like that, but there are draw-backs. Learned bad habits can be fixed with training and practice, but bad habits that are a part of the pup early, early on and not addressed are much harder to work with. So if you get an older pup, make sure you do a week of fostering to see if the pup works with your family. AnonymousI bought my Puli puppy at around 4-5 months old. An older puppy is much easier to take care of. They don't have to go to the bathroom as often.

They also learned a lot of manners from the parents. You still need to give the puppy time to adjust and concentrate on training. But I had no issue with an older puppy. AnonymousIs the Puli breed hypoallergenic? We have grandkids that visit. Could the dog adapt to kids? All but one kid is over 6. 2 CommentsAnonymousYes, the Puli is considered a hypoallergenic breed of dog. The Puli is a herding breed of dog that enjoys being a companion animal. So if the dog is raised with kids and the children are respectful of the puppy/dog's space, the dog should do just fine. Please note that all interactions between children 10 and under with a dog should be supervised at all times.AnonymousAll dogs are individual. My Puli does well with kids more so than with an adult. But they are not overly loving or a people pleaser type of dog breed. A Puli would sit by his person and relax rather than run off to play with the kid or other dogs. If you want a breed that is a people pleaser and great with kids then I suggest the Rough Collie and Newfoundland.

They would act like a nanny to the kids especially the female dogs. They are both very gentle and loving and also want to please you and your family. AnonymousHow does a person get rid of the odor on a Puli? 1 CommentAnonymousClean the dog very, very, very well and groom it very, very, very well. AnonymousMy Puli is 1-year-old and I have been brushing her since she was a puppy. I did not want her corded, however now I do. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks and is now matted. If I shave her will she regrow her cords? I really do hope so. Thanks Gerrie 1 CommentAnonymousPulis were bred to have coats like this, so I don't see why it wouldn't grow out back how it should. 2 CommentsAnonymousYes, they are, but if you have a lot of allergies like me, you will still have to keep your dog really clean. Spot bathe as needed and full groom weekly.I try to bathe mine less than once a week. It is better for the hair to be bathed every 4-6 weeks. Give your puppy a spot bath every 4 days depending on activities and a full bath usually every 7-10 days.