Owning
The Puli's coat is unique. It is dense and profuse and either wavy or curly. If allowed to develop, the coat will form natural cords. If you let your Puli's coat develop cords, the dog does not require brushing, but must still be groomed. The coat really requires a great deal of work to maintain and it easily collects dirt, leaves, and anything else, which can be difficult to remove. Some coats require less time than others to care for, but it must be stressed this is a big job, which a Puli owner must be devoted to. Bathing is required as the owner wishes, but a heavily coated Puli can take up to an hour to bathe and may take up to three days to air dry and six hours plus to dry with the use of a blow dryer. The Puli is a sensitive, one person, or one family breed who makes an intensely devoted companion.
Did You Know
The Puli has been part of the lives of Hungarian shepherds for more than 1,000 years. The first standard for the Puli was written in 1915 and, in 1924, the standard was approved by FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale). The Puli was accepted for AKC registration in 1936. The Puli Club of America was formed in 1951.