Puli

It is a Hungarian cattle dog breed of Asian origin. Find out everything about the behavior, character, activity, and exercise needs, training, and care of the Puli dog breed in the profile.

Its original ancestors most likely came to the Carpathian Basin with the migratory, nomadic ancient Magyars who lived from cattle breeding.

General Appearance

According to the breed standard, a dog of medium size, solid constitution, square build, and fine but not too light bone structure. The somewhat gaunt body is well muscled in all parts. The characteristic of this dog is its long dreadlocks. The fur can be black, black with russet or gray tinges, or pearly white.

Behavior and temperament

A small, intelligent, ever-ready herding dog, always wary of strangers and also brave and confident in defending his pack. He also always keeps a critical eye on “his” humans and reacts to their demands so quickly that one is tempted to believe that the Puli can read minds. The Puli is an excellent guard dog and very fond of children.

Need for employment and physical activity

This dog knows exactly what he wants: lots of freedom of movement, lots of encouragement, and a cuddle session every day.

Upbringing

A Puli can also get along with “imperfect” people. He generously overlooks their quirks and is the most devoted, loyal companion and family dog ​​that modern humans could wish for.

Maintenance

Not very complex, but takes some getting used to the Puli’s dead hair does not fall out, but instead tangles with the “living” hair and grows into dense felt mats. The mats that form can be pulled apart with your fingers from the outside until thumb-thick, long tufts form, which then – almost maintenance-free – continue to grow by themselves until they eventually fall off as a whole tuft.

Disease Susceptibility / Common Diseases

Diseases typical of the breed are not known.

Did you know?

Puli fans spread their own version of the creation story, and it goes like this: When God created the world, he created Puli first and was very satisfied with this successful work. But because the dog was bored, God made man for his amusement. While the biped wasn’t and isn’t perfect, some recent specimens are fortunate enough to live with and learn from a Puli.