The Puli dog breed, also called hungarian puli and pulik, stands out for being a breed of small and / or medium dogs, whose origin comes from Hungary and although it has great popularity within that country, it is not usually so well known globally.
That is why through this post we will be talking especially about this breed, so if you are thinking of adopting a Puli but you were not sure that it is the ideal pet, perhaps this information will help you decide.
Origin of the breed
The puli canine breed is among the line made up of Hungarian shepherd dogs, as well as the komondor, mudi, kuvasz and pumi. In the same way that it usually happens with other numerous races, its origin is not entirely correctHowever, it is considered that their ancestors possibly arrived in Hungary in the year 900, along with the Magyar tribes ruled by Prince Arpad.
Likewise, there is another theory that indicates that this canine breed arrived in Hungarian territory throughout the XNUMXth century, during the Mongol invasion of that country. Regardless of the reason these dogs came to Hungary, the dogs of this breed gained great popularity and they used to be frequently raised both on farms and in small towns as protection dogs and guardians, as well as as shepherds. So by the XNUMXth century they were already quite well-known dogs.
Puli characteristics
The pulik breed stands out for being medium size, in addition to having an agile and strong complexion, which is why it had great fame as a herding dog. It should also be noted that it has a fairly muscular body, although visually it is not rough or heavy.
Due to its peculiar fur, its head appears to be large and round, since it is hardly possible to appreciate its features well. He has dark eyes, which are usually covered under thick bangs. For their part, they have a medium-sized truffle, which is normally dark, so in the case of black specimens, it is almost not visible, so it looks as if the dog had no face.
Its coat is characterized by being quite strong and dense, being able to appear both curly and wavy, being created by small ringlets that are quite marked. Under the visible layer, the Puli have an undercoat that is glued to their body. Likewise, it should be noted that their hair is usually longer in the area of the face, back, legs and also on the rump; while it is usually shorter at the back of your head.
It is possible to find specimens with different coat colors, such as totally black, black with grayish or reddish spots (and a fairly marked mask), as well as completely white.
Breed character
Puli are usually quite cheerful, lively, friendly and playful dogs, who love to socialize not only with other dogs, but also with their human family, while enjoying both games and affection. So it is the perfect pet for family homes, especially if the members of the family have enough time to play with them.
They are also observant and quite curious dogs They tend to enjoy outdoor activities to a great extent, regardless of the bad weather, since they consist of born scout dogs that want to know all those around them.
In the same way, it must be said that although they have great intelligence, they are usually a bit stubborn, so that it is not usually a very simple breed to trainDespite having a wide learning capacity, the truth is that his high level of curiosity ends up making him easily distracted.
However, with enough patience and some perseverance, it is possible to ensure that puli dogs not only learn, but also obey the orders we give them, thus developing good behavior and becoming exemplary pets.
Likewise, it is essential to take into account the kind of training used during their apprenticeship, since this breed does not tolerate punishments and ill-treatment in a good way; what's more, does not have a good reaction to situations of violence or stress. That is why it is very convenient to use training methods that are based on positive reinforcement.
Although it is an independent dog, that does not mean that it is distant or careless with its caregivers, since in reality it is the opposite; Nevertheless, is usually a bit distant and suspicious in front of strangers, although it is not aggressive.
Care
These dogs have a rather peculiar and characteristic coat of the breed, which is a bit similar to that of certain spaniels. And because by nature their fur tends to form cords, ringlets and braids, the best way to keep it in good condition is not to eliminate said braids, instead it is convenient to prevent them from getting tangled together by separating the hair with your hands and avoiding the use of strong combs or brushes.
Likewise, the frequency of the bath does not have to be too continuous, the most appropriate thing will be to do it monthly or every month and a half (at except for those cases where the dog is too dirty), since the excessive use of soaps ends up damaging both the structure and the quality of their coat.
It is necessary that we take into account that the cords that the coat of the puli canine breed presents, usually appear after 1st yearTherefore, during the previous months, the specimens tend to have a slightly coarser, softer and somewhat irregular hair from the visual point of view.
Exercise
Although traditionally this breed is typical of the countryside, have the ability to adapt to urban life when they are given enough exercise time. In this sense, we can say that a very intense exercise is not necessary, although it should be daily, as well as the routine of both games and walks.
And it is that apart from helping to satisfy the physical needs of these dogs, the outings allow them to socialize both with other animals and with people outside their usual environment; which it's it is essential to ensure that they develop appropriate behavior.
Finally, we must point out that the puli require caregivers capable of providing them with enough time for play and company, which is why those families who usually spend most of the day outside their homes, maybe they should consider adopting another animal as a pet, after spending a long time without company, the specimens of this breed could develop nervous behaviors as a result of boredom and stress.