Puli

Temperament: Loyal, Smart, Home-Loving

Group: Herding Group

Height: 40.6–43.2 in

Weight: 11.3–15.9 lb

Life Expectancy: 10.0–15.0 yrs

Energy Level: Regular Exercise

Trainability: Independent

Shedding: Infrequent

Grooming Frequency: Specialty/Professional

First, there are those dreadlocks, the instantly recognizable feature of the Puli (pronounced “Poo-lee”—”Pulik” is the plural). The coat’s naturally occurring cords are wooly, dense, and weatherproof. Either corded or brushed out, Puli coats require lots of attention. Under the dreads there’s a compact but powerful dog, standing 16 to 17 inches at the shoulder. Pulik are remarkably agile and light on their feet, earning a reputation as the “acrobat of the dog world.” No other breed can be mistaken for the Puli, a compact but powerful herder covered from head to tail with profuse, naturally occurring cords. Bred to work closely with humans, these agile and faithful little dynamos are quick learners.