Puli Puppies Blog

Look into the eyes of this cute Puli pup, looks like he is about to say something.

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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.