The Puli is a medium-small breed of dog known for its long, corded coat. The tight curls of the coat, similar to dreadlocks, make it virtually waterproof. Appearance The Puli is a solid colored dog and can be black, white, gray or a cream color, "fako" in Hungary. There is also a variation of the cream coat where the dog has a black mask. The breed standard calls for females to stand about 16 inches (42 cm) at the shoulder, and for males to be 17 inches. Females can weigh 23-25 pounds, males slightly more. The coat is the result of a controlled matting process and needs considerable grooming to keep its cords clean, neat, and attractive, or it needs regular trimming to a short coat for lower maintenance, although the corded coat is what attracts many people to the breed. History The Puli is an ancient sheep dog of Hungary, introduced by the migration of the Magyars from Central Asia in the Middle Ages. No

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