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| Breed: Puli
(in contrast with
levers, inclined planes,
and other simple machines) | Group (AKC): Herding | 
Pulli | 
Pulley |
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| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Type of coat | Dense and weatherproof; outer coat wavy or curly, undercoat soft and wooly; correct proportion of each creates the desired cords. |
| Grooming | The coat does not shed but requires special grooming. From time to time the cords should be separate by your fingers. The fluffy coat needs to be brushed and combed to prevent mats from forming. Always dampen the coat before working with it. Bathing can take up to a couple of hours, and then it should be dried afterwards. |
| Average height | 14 - 19 inches |
| Average weight | 20 - 40 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | Very High |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High. |
| Trainability | He is very intelligent and may be bored by training sessions. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, will try to herd them (that sounds extremely funny). |
| Character | Responsive, obedient, agile. |
| Ideal home environment | A house with a yard is preferable or a rural area. They are not suited for hot climates. |
| Ideal owner | The owner of a Puli should be a strong, competent leader who has time to train, socialize with, exercise, and groom the Puli. |
| Links and resources | |
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