Other Names
Hungarian Water Dog, Puli |
Origin
Hungary, Middle Ages.
Probably bought to hungary by the magyars |
Use Today
Companion , Herding & Watchdog |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-16 years of age |
Weight & Height
22 to 33 pounds & 14-17 inches tall |
Known Health Problems
Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Eye Problems |
Physical Description
medium size, powerful, squarely built dog. it has a braod skull and a straight muzzle. It has a large, black nose, deep-set almond-shaped, dark brown eyes. V-shaped drop ears. The tail is medium length and natural |
Temperment
A brave little sheepdog. They are playful & friendly. This breed loves to work with sheep and is easily obedienced trained |
Living Conditions
Will do ok living in the city as long as it is exercised vigorously. |
Grooming
Puli's coat is againts
common belief quite easy to take care. No brushing, no trimming, no use
of pro grooming! Only washing, picking out twigs of other stuff after
walk in the woods and cutting cords shorter 1-2 per year. The only
period when special attention to grooming is needed is six months period
when coat starts to go on cords at the age of one. Too big cords must be
opened by hand |
Exercise
This breed needs daily vigorous exercise |
Coat Texture
Double coat has a woolly undercoat and a profuse outer coat that is wavy or curly. |
Coat Colors
Black , White or Fawn.
Differenct clubs have different standards for the acceptable coat colors on this breed.. |
Puppies
4-7 pups per litter. Pups are intelligent and learn quickly |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club |
