The Puli

The Puli or other known as the Hungarian water dog is a witty, facetious, and lovable dog. This dog was originally bred in Hungary where they were used to herd sheep. Today many have found this little breed to be a charming addition to their household. Pulis are a very cheerful and lively breed. They love to play with their owners. They are a very adaptable dog making them ideal for anyone on the go. Pulis are not recommended for small children because children tend to be a little rough and this breed needs to be handled with care. These dogs are protective of their owners although they never become aggressive. If they sense that their owner is in danger they may give a verbal warning. Pulis are very intelligent making training them a breeze but, if rules aren't laid down for them they will naturally set some for themselves. Pulis do not require a lot of exercise because they are quite active indoors. A daily walk is really all that is necessary. Some Pulis enjoy the water and swim very well, but not all do. If you decide to take this dog for a swim don't leave him unsupervised until it is evident that your you Puli can swim. Pulis don't shed. Grooming this breed isn't very difficult but it is a little different from the way you would normally groom a dog. Pulis have cord coats. Mats develop in their cords so hand separation is the way to get rid of that. Pulis aren't born with this coat. As they develop they start to grow their cord coat. During these growing years separating the cords is vital. Bathing these dogs is an easy job because bathing Pulis is like washing a sweater. The difficult part is drying them. If you use a dryer it can take a few hours to dry your Puli. If you don't it can take up to two days for a Puli to become fully dry. This is something to consider before getting your own Puli. Overall, the Puli makes a great dog for someone who can train, prescribe boundaries and groom him properly.