DESCRIPTION

The Puli (pluralized as Pulik) is a compact, squarely proportioned dog notable for its distinctive corded coat. The head is of medium size, with hanging v-shaped ears that are largely obscured by the coat. Eyes are almond shaped, large, deepset and dark brown in color. The stop is well defined, and the muzzle is straight and strong, ending in a black nose and filled with powerful teeth that meet in a scissors bite. The body is strong and athletic, enabling the Puli to change directions quickly and move with an effortless stride. The tail is carried over the back, blending into the topline. A soft, dense and woolly undercoat is covered by a wavy or curly outer coat, also woolly, that forms into cords in adults; the coat is very long and will reach to the ground if left untrimmed. Coloring is solid black, gray, rusty black or white.

HISTORY

The Puli is an ancient sheep dog of Hungary, introduced by the migration of the Magyars from Central Asia in the Middle Ages. Nomadic shepherds of the Hungarian plains valued their herding dogs, paying as much as a year's salary for a Puli.

In Asia, the breed goes back 2000 years and anecdotal evidence suggests a Puli-like dog existed 6000 years ago. This breed is possibly the ancestor of the modern Poodle. The ancestry of the Puli, however, is not known with certainty.

S. Eniko Szeremy, editor of Puli News (the PCA newsletter), wrote of the Puli's history:

The Puli is the ancient sheepdog of Hungary, introduced by the migration of the Magyars from Central Asia over 1000 years ago. Records show Pulis working the plains of Puszta as early as the 9th century. Some believe the Puli existed as a working sheepdog for thousands of years prior to this, perhaps as early as 4500 B.C.

Nomadic shepherds of the Hungarian plains valued their herding dogs, paying as much as a year's salary for a Puli. They were ruthless in maintaining working qualities and would eliminate any dogs that didn't show these qualities immediately. To survive, the Puli had to be physically sound and mentally capable, agile and willing to work. The Puli's coat protected the dog while living outdoors without amenities.

TEMPERAMENT

The Puli is an opinionated little ball of energy, and longtime owners of the breed insist that it has the most unique personality in dogdom. The dog is smart and mischievous, with a great sense of humor and an uncanny ability to get what it wants. The Puli is also very busy and curious, and seems to be able to easily pick up on the moods of his family and the goings on of the house. Pulik do not get along with strangers and, oftentimes, with other dogs; aggression toward these two groups is common. Though occasionally overly boisterous, the Puli is good with children and tolerates other pets admirably. The dog’s protective instincts and great love for barking make it an excellent watch dog and a passable guard dog.

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