The typical hungarian dog

Descended from the Persian Shepherd or the ancient Asian Shepherd, the Puli came to Hungary with the first hungarian  ethnic groups of central Asia during the Mongol invasion, about 1000 years ago.

Now the most popular breed in Hungary, the Puli served for centuries as a sheep-dog on the plains of the Puszta region.

Black dogs were preferred, probably because they are easy to spot among the sheep. The smaller Puli emerged as an agile herder, while the larger Komondor was used for guarding.

The Puli is remarkably adaptable to a wide range of climates, and enjoys swimming.

Pulis are very intelligent, acrobatic dogs; light, quick, agile and able to change directions instantly and are obedient enough to train for athletic competition.

They make very good watchdogs, as they are very protective of their master and territory.

The coat of some Puli dogs can be different, thinner or thicker cords, either flat or round, depending on the texture of the coat and the balance of undercoat to outer coat.

With age the coat can become quite long, even reaching the ground.