Puli Puppies Blog

If you would like to have a dog that is intelligent, cheerful and devoted, then the Puli is the best breed for you. These dogs can make excellent watchdogs or guarding dogs as they brave and are very protective of their family and house. They like children, but it is only advised to keep them together with older, considerate children. The dog can do well with other dogs and pets in the house, in case if they are raised together from the early ages.

The coat of the breed is a dense, wavy and weather-resistant double coat that is corded and requires daily, special grooming. They are very low shedders. The Puli is a very healthy breed, they are only slightly prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, blindness and blood disorders.

Training of this breed is very easy as they are intelligent and are eager to learn new things. During training consistency, firmness and calmness is needed. Early socialization and obedience training is advised.

All in all, the Puli is the best for big families living in the suburban area that provides the dog many opportunities to exercise, play, herd and protect the other animals and people around them.

I hope this short article will help you decide whether the Puli is the best breed for you and your family.

Like the Komondor, the uniqueness of the Puli comes from its corded coat. Similar to the appearance of dreadlocks, they give a “hip” look to this canine. However unlike the dreadlock that need twisting and braiding, the coats of the Puli naturally turn that way. On average, it would take 4 to 5 years for the coat to grow long enough to touch the ground. But the cording doesn’t begin there. It begins as early as nine months and by twelve months it will be quite impossible to stop.

What owners should do is carefully monitor the cording and prevent solid matting by parting some of them and let the skin air. Bathing the Puli is something that would take effort and patience.  The washing is simple by simply making sure the coats are soaked, soaped and rinsed. The challenging part is the drying which could take hours for the cords need to be wrung carefully and dried well to prevent mildew. It seems that having its uniqueness does come with the price of laborious yet loving work.

When buying a canine companion for your home, it isn’t as easy as buying a new television set or gaming console that is just plug and play. Prospective owners should make sure that careful scrutiny and questioning is asked especially if you have little ones in your home, you will want to really consider if a Puli is the correct choice.

Pulis were bred for herding and have an appearance similar to the Komondor with their dreadlocks. They are great for watching over homes and detecting anything that is suspicious to their owner by barking. With their herding instinct, they may even attempt to herd children. But kids that are of a very young age may wind up teasing the Puli and maybe even pull its cords.

These breeds are very sensitive and may cause them to withdraw or even take an aggressive stance. If children are around it would best keep their behavior under supervision as to avoid any incidents.

The Puli dog is not a native dog from America. They are an ancient sheepdog that was brought to American from Hungary many years ago. The dog’s function was to herd sheep by the Magyars. Their black coats helped them in wide fields while they were doing their work. Being quick and agile, they are able to change directions swiftly as the herd moves from one place to another.

There can be confusion between the Komondor and the Puli due to their mop like appearance with their dreadlock or cords, but their jobs were more specific: Komondors guarded the flock while the Puli herded them. These dogs are intelligent and lovable due to their puppy-like attitude with people. The breed can grow to heights of 16 to 17.5 inches for males and 14.5 to 16 inches for females. Respectively, they weigh between 25 to 35 pounds and 20 to 30 pounds with a life expectancy of 15 years.