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Puli
Also known as: Hungarian Puli
Breed origin: Hungary
Original purpose: Sheep herding dog.
AKC recognized: 1936
AKC group: Herding
Size:
Height: males 16 to 18 inches;
females 15 to 17 inches
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Color: Solid colors of rusty black, black, all shades of gray, and white.
Life span: 10 to 15 years.
General characteristics/temperament: The Puli is affectionate, intelligent, alert, active, agile, vigorous, and loyal. They are suspicious of strangers and naturally protective, and make excellent watchdogs. Because they are very independent and strong-willed, obedience training must start in early puppyhood. They remain playful well into old age.
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Good watchdog? Excellent
Protective? Yes
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Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? No
Suitable canine sports/activities: conformation, obedience, agility, herding, tracking
Grooming requirement: The unique corded coat is the result of a controlled matting process. The cords begin to from naturally around nine months of age. Newly-formed cords need to be separated by hand, otherwise the hair may form a solid mat instead. When a bath is required, care needs to be taken to soak the coat and also to rinse the shampoo off very well. After a bath, the coat takes several hours to dry, and it must not be allowed to stay damp, otherwise it can lead to mildew.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Puli Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Puli Club of America Rescue Trust
DogBreedMatch
