Puli
- Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs ( without Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Section 1: Sheepdogs
- Without working trial
Hungary
Males 41-43 cm ± 2 cm Bitches 38-40 cm ± 2 cm
Dogs 13-15 kg Bitches 10-13 kg
A
- Black
- Black with small rust-red or gray shades
- Fawn ( fakó ) with distinct black mask
B
- Pearl white, without a trace of flaxen blond shade
The Puli (plural: Pulik ) is recognized by the FCI Hungarian breed (FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 55).
Origin and History
The Puli has its origin in Hungary, dogs of this appearance were over a thousand years an integral part of the life of the Hungarian shepherd. In the settlement of the Carpathian Basin by the Magyars in the 9th century they brought with them dogs. During excavations in Mesopotamia 4000 years old amulets were found with images that look similar to the present-day Puli. Significant declines in the breed development, it was both by the conquest of Hungary by the Ottomans in the 16th century, and by the conquests by the Habsburgs, the Hungarians banned the breeding of their own breeds. Only after the Austro- Hungarian Compromise of 1867, the breed could be operated legally. The still dictum, " ez nem kutya, Hanem puli " in German, " it is not a dog, it's a Puli " expresses the closeness of many of Hungary with "their" Puli.
The Hungarian researchers Emil Raitsits tried in 1915 to the FCI recognition of Puli, which we achieved in 1924. Having the race in the Federation of the German Kennel was managed until 1989 by the club for Hungarian shepherd dogs in 1989 in addition the foundation of the breed clubs German Puli Club.
Description
A typical, usually floor-length lace - hair is a racial characteristic and most striking feature of up to 45 cm ( at the withers ) and up to 14 kg Pulik. This coat forms over a period of 1 to 2 years after placement of the fluffy puppy coat when fine undercoat and coarser guard hairs become matted together. Does the fur - genetic - the right mix of coarser topcoat and finer undercoat, not the entire deck matted fur on a plank ( board ), but falls at little care by the holder in thin cords or ribbons. Due to the lush fur and remaining in the fur dead undercoat, the coat of this breed of dog in the wet smells strongly. However, this thick fur to protect against both cold as well as from the bite of attacking predators the working herding dog. It is not replaced and grows only slowly. The cords also cover the eyes so that the dog can be view blocked if they are not tied together. Floppy ears, dark, almond-shaped eyes and a black nose also belong to the breed standard. The hairy tail is carried rolled up. Pulik can have either black or pearl white fur. With the black-haired Pulik combined into a variety Pulik the fawn, which must have a distinct black mask according to the breed standard, and the Puli, whose black fur has small rust-colored or gray shades.
Nature
Independent, strong-willed, watchful, courageous and barking defend these original working dogs in their native Hungary flock entrusted to them or their territory and are strange people and animals, including other dogs suspicious. You are mobile, quick, eager to learn and enduring. Working as a working dog Pulik as herding dogs for small animals, bristle livestock and poultry, which can hold together herds in size from hundreds of animals. Hence the strong friction behavior with fixing, biting into the heels and barking. In a pure house dog but this Bell joy can be a problem sometimes. As a house dog Puli is a loyal companion who guarded his human family and their property with the utmost attention. Well embossed Pulik are generally treatable, but they are on the property of the owner - so their pack - left alone, they are strangers opposite shy and suspicious.
Pulik are due to their stature running extremely happy and mobile. Because of their lush fur that makes these dogs sensitive to temperature, ideal travel times are the morning and evening twilight in the summer. At temperatures of about 15 degrees Celsius, one sees agile Huncut (Hungarian: Rascals ), but the doze for hours motionless in the heat. Pulik with full hair lose their initial water fun sometimes and then go only reluctantly swim. The floor-length fur soaks up, and the long villi hinder swimming. Since the coat also dries slowly, the dog is wearing a heavy load for hours.
Care
The breed type bands or Schnürenbehaarung arises when Pulik not shorn, combed or brushed her hair but the tips are simply pulled apart, a process called villi. For example, while in the American Kennel Club, a brush of the coat is allowed ausgekämmtes fur in the breed standard of the FCI is referred to as undesirable. Occasionally the dogs are sheared against the breed standards, eg because females after one litter coat partially repel, or because the fur load the older dog clearly prevents in part to the movement.
Related breeds
The Puli is closely related to the other Hungarian shepherd dogs Mudi and Pumi. However, a genetic relationship to the Tibetan Terrier is available.