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Rescue a Puli
Puli Puppies for Sale
Puli
(Pulik) (Hungarian Puli) (Hungarian Water
Dog)
This is U.K. and U.S.A. Ch. Prydain Potpourri at
Rockisland. Photo Courtesy of ROCKISLAND PULI.
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Pronunciation |
POO-lee |
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Description |
The Puli
(Pulik plural) is a medium-sized, compact, square looking dog with a unique,
corded coat. The body is fine-boned but fairly muscular. The domed head is in proportion to the body. The head from the
side should be egg-shaped while from the front it will give a rounded
appearance. The tail should curl fairly tightly over the back. Eyes are
almond-shaped and dark brown in color. The ears are medium-sized, pigment should be
black. A full adult coat can reach to the ground. Some colors are not
permitted in some countries but, in the U.K., black, any shade of gray, apricot
(with or without a black mask) and the rarer white are all permissible. |
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Temperament |
The Puli is
a lively, cheerful little dog who is very loyal. They are
excellent family pets and will adapt to most surroundings and circumstances.
Their innate intelligence makes them easy to train. If the Puli senses their owners are not as strong minded as themselves they will become willful with a mind of
their own, as they will believe they need to make up their own rules of the home. They do very well in obedience and agility as well as in the show
ring. Though wary of strangers, they are never aggressive, but may well give a
vocal warning if they feel their owner is being threatened. Puli are not
recommended for small children who may tease or be rough with them. Children need to be taught how to be pack leaders. It is important that you learn how to properly communicate with the dog. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 16
to 17˝ inches (41-46 cm.) Bitches 14˝ to 16
inches (36-41 cm)
(U.K. standard, slightly larger in the U.S.A.)
Weight: Dogs 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg.) Bitches 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Puli is
a very hardy breed. All reputable breeders will test their stock for hip
dysplasia and will eye test, though there are no major health problems known
within this breed. |
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Living Conditions |
The Puli
will adapt to almost any circumstance be it an apartment or a farm. They are
suited to all climates. In the heat of Australia and Florida they do extremely
well and, conversely in the extreme cold of areas like Denver in winter they
also do likewise. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a
yard. |
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Exercise |
Puli need a daily walk
or jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. These dogs
are energetic and lively and are in their glory when allowed to romp and play,
especially if their owner or a companion dog joins in the fun. Some of them are
fond of water and can swim very well, but not all have this tendency and this
should never be permitted unsupervised. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12 or
more years. |
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Grooming |
The corded
coat begins to form around the age of 6 months when the soft woolly undercoat
intermingles with the harsher outer-coat. The mats thus formed should be
separated by hand very regularly at this stage. The clumps should be torn apart
by hand from the tip to the skin. Each coat is individual but as a rough guide,
these sections should not be made thinner than the width of a pencil. It is a
relaxing and enjoyable process for dog and owner and if done regularly, takes
little time. Keeping a fully corded Puli is very easy since they take little
care apart from regular coat separation and, of course, bathing. Bathing is as
easy as washing a sweater but drying does take some time. With a dryer a fully
corded Puli coat will take several hours and without a drier can take around 2
days to be fully dry. Eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly; nails kept
clipped. The breed does not shed its coat. If you are allergic to dogs in
general, you might try to see how you'd get along with a Puli since their coat
is so different. A good breeder will let you visit several times by prior
arrangement to see how their dogs affect you before you consider going ahead
with a puppy. |
| Origin |
An ancient breed, the Puli
crossed the plains into Hungary with the Magyars several thousand years ago
where they were used as sheep dogs. Many shepherds seemed to prefer black dogs,
but this was probably because they are easier to see among the flock. The Puli
was the herding and droving dog, prized for its light, agile movement while the
larger Hungarian breed, the Komondor, was more often used as a guarding dog for
the flocks. At the time of the second world war, the breed had almost died out
and its numbers were reduced to two figures. But a controlled breeding program
assisted by dedicated breeders around the world ensured the survival of these
unique little Hungarians. The Puli was recognized by the AKC in 1936. |
| Group |
Herding, AKC Herding |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
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B.O.B. winner at Crufts in 1999 where he gained his 3rd. c.c. making him a champion on the day! Photo Courtesy of ROCKISLAND PULI. Much thanks to Elizabeth Williams for the
information on this page
This is Merlin aka Rockisland Pied Piper, an adorable Puli puppy. Photo Courtesy of ROCKISLAND PULI.
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