Puli
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| FCI Standard No. 55 | ||
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Males 41–43 cm ± 2 cm. |
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Males 13–15 kg, |
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The Puli (plural: Pulik) is a Hungarian breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 55 ).
Origin and history
The Puli has its origins in Hungary, dogs of this appearance have been an integral part of the life of Hungarian shepherds for over a thousand years. They brought these dogs with them when the Magyars settled the Carpathian Basin in the 9th century . During excavations in Mesopotamia , 4,000 year old amulets were found with images that look similar to today's Puli. There were significant downturns in breed development both through the conquests of Hungary by the Ottomans in the 16th century and the conquests by the Habsburgs , who forbade the Hungarians from breeding their own dog breeds . Only after the Austro-Hungarian compromise in 1867 could breeding be carried out legally. The word that is still used today, “ez nem kutya, hanem puli” in German, “it's not a dog, it's a Puli” expresses the attachment of many Hungarians to “their” Puli.
The Hungarian researcher Emil Raitsits tried in 1915 for the FCI recognition of the Puli and achieved this in 1924. After the breed in the Association for German Dogs was looked after by the Club for Hungarian Shepherd Dogs until 1989, the breed club Deutscher Puli Klub was also founded in 1989 .
description
A typical, usually floor-length, cord hair is a breed characteristic and the most noticeable characteristic of the Pulik, which is up to 45 cm tall ( height at the withers ) and weighs up to 14 kg. This coat forms over a period of 1 to 2 years after the fluffy puppy fur has been removed , when the fine undercoat and coarser outer hairs become matted. If the coat - for genetic reasons - has the right mixture of coarser outer coat and finer undercoat, the entire outer coat does not become matted into a plank (plate), but instead falls in thin cords or ribbons with little care by the holders. Due to the lush coat and the dead undercoat remaining in the coat, the coat of this dog breed has a strong smell when wet. However, this thick fur is supposed to protect the working herding dog from both the cold and the bites of attacking predators. It is not exchanged and only grows back slowly. The strings also cover the eyes, so the dog may be visually impaired if they are not tied together. Floppy ears, dark, almond-shaped eyes, and a black nose are also part of the breed standard . The thickly haired tail is carried rolled up. Pulik can have either black or pearly white fur. With the black-haired Pulik, the fawn-colored Pulik, which according to the breed standard must have a distinct black mask , and the Pulik, whose black fur shows slight rust-red or gray nuances, are combined into one variety .
Essence
Independent, strong-willed, vigilant, courageous and barking loudly, these original working dogs defend the herd entrusted to them or their territory in their home country Hungary and are suspicious of strange people and animals, including other dogs. You are agile, fast, eager to learn and persevering. As a working dog Pulik work as herding dogs for small animals, bristle livestock and poultry, the herds can stick together in the size of hundreds of animals. Hence the pronounced propulsive behavior with fixing, biting in the heels and barking. With a purely domestic dog, however, this barking pleasure can occasionally become a problem. As a house dog, a Puli is a loyal companion who also guards his human family and their property with the greatest care. Well -formed Pulik are generally sociable, but if they are left alone on the property of the owner - i.e. their pack - they are shy and suspicious of strangers.
Due to their stature, Pulik are extremely agile and easy to walk. Because of their lush fur, which makes these dogs sensitive to temperature, the ideal times to move around in summer are dawn and dusk. At temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius you can see agile huncut (Hungarian: rascals ), which doze motionless for hours in the heat. Pulik with full hair sometimes lose their initial joy in water and then do not like to go swimming. The floor-length fur soaks up, and the long villi prevent them from swimming. Since the fur also dries slowly, the dog carries a heavy load for hours.
maintenance
The band or string hair typical of the breed arises when Pulik is not sheared, combed or brushed, but rather the ends of their hair are simply pulled apart, a process called villi . For example, while in the American Kennel Club it is also permitted to brush the coat, combed fur is described as undesirable in the FCI breed standard. Occasionally, the dogs are sheared contrary to breed standards, e.g. B. because females sometimes repel coat after a litter, or because the weight of the coat prevents the older dog from moving.
Related breeds
The Puli is closely related to the other Hungarian Shepherd Dogs Mudi and Pumi . But there is also a genetic relationship to the Tibetan Terrier .
Sources and further links
Individual evidence
- ↑ In office and dignity . In: The dog . No. 6/2008 . Deutscher Bauernverlag Berlin, ISSN 0323-4924 , p. 68-70 .
- ↑ Breed standard of the AKC
