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Puli Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Puli
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Also Called: Pulik, Hungarian Puli, Hungarian Water Dog
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Height: The Puli is about 14-19 inches tall.
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Weight: The Puli weighs between 20-40 lbs.
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Colors: The Puli can be rusty black, black, all shades of gray, and white, sometimes having a very small white spot.
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Physical Appearance: The Puli is a compact, square appearing, well balanced dog of medium size. He is vigorous, alert and active. Striking and highly characteristic is the shaggy coat which, combined with his light-footed, distinctive movement, has fitted him for the strenuous work of herding flocks on the plains of Hungary. Agility, combined with soundness of mind and body, is of prime importance for the proper fulfillment of this centuries-old task.
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Temperament/Personality: The Puli is by nature an affectionate, intelligent and home-loving companion, he is sensibly suspicious and therefore an excellent watchdog.
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Care: The Puli's coat will form natural cords. If you let your Puli's coat develop cords, the dog does not require brushing, but must still be groomed. The coat really requires a great deal of work to maintain and it easily collects dirt, leaves, and anything else, which can be difficult to remove. Bathing is required as the owner wishes, but a heavily coated Puli can take up to an hour to bathe and may take up to three days to air dry and six hours plus to dry with the use of a blow dryer.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Puli is a very hardy breed and has no major breed related health problems.
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Training: The Puli is very intelligent but may become bored easily.
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Activity: Puli's are extremely energetic and should have daily, vigorous exercise. Best not to do it on hot days, their heavy coat will overheat them.
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Life Span: The Puli lives an average life of 14-15 years.
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Litter Size: The Puli has an average litter of 4-7 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Puli originated in Hungary.
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Brief History: The Puli is an ancient Hungarian breed of Asiatic origin, thought to be a descendant of, or to have a common ancestor with, the Tibetan Terrier. The Tibetan Terrier was brought to Hungary by nomadic tribes before 9 AD. The name "Puli," which now means both "drover" or "destroyer," is as ancient as the breed. It may have come from the name "Pull Hoi," which means "destroyer Huns," given to the Huns who invaded Hungary.
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