Puli

Puli The Puli breed is a breed of energetic, vigilant dogs with a characteristic coat that is usually corded or cut short. The Puli's Behavior Source: Wikipedia. Recommended for: pet, watchdog The Puli dog breed is a very energetic dog breed. Pulis are widely recommended for watchdogs as well as pets. Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home. The Puli's Physical Characteristics Here are some of the characteristics of the Puli breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

• Size: males: 17 inches; females: 16 inches
• Coat: dense, all-weather, with a wavy or curly outer coat over a soft, wooly, dense undercoat
• Color: rusty black, black, gray, white, possibly with a white spot on the belly
• Eyes: almond-shaped, deep-set, large, dark brown, with black or slate-gray eye rims
• Ears: set slightly higher than eye level, hanging, medium-sized, V-shaped, about half as long as the head
• Muzzle: straight, a third as long as the head
• Nose: black
• Tail: carried over

The Puli's Origins and History Source: Wikipedia. Country/Region of Origin: Hungary Original purpose: herding sheep Name: . Historical notes: The Puli breed's roots in Asia extend back 2,000 years. A close Puli ancestor may have existed 6,000 years ago, though the ultimate origins of the breed are uncertain. Puli dogs were brought to Hungary by the nomadic Magyars from Central Asia during medieval times.