Puli — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Puli — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Puli comes from Hungary.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its FCI standard is number 55, listed under Group 1 (sheepdog and cattle-dog breeds), Section 1 Sheepdogs, with no working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's working role is herding.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC ideal height is 17 inches for males and 16 inches for bitches, with an inch either way tolerated; FCI gives 39 to 45 cm for males (ideal 41 to 43) and 36 to 42 cm for females (ideal 38 to 40), with weight 13 to 15 kg and 10 to 13 kg respectively.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is dense and weatherproof, abundant over the whole body; the outer hair is wavy or curly but never silky, the undercoat is soft and woolly, and the coat naturally develops into cords.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permitted colours are solid rusty black, black, any shade of grey, and white; AKC allows a chest spot up to 2 inches, while FCI permits a white forechest patch under 3 cm and white between the toes, and also lists fawn with a black mask and pearl white.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is affectionate, intelligent and devoted to the home, sensibly suspicious and so a good watchdog; extreme timidity or shyness is a serious fault.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC disqualifies any dog that clearly shows physical or behavioural abnormality; FCI adds disqualifications for aggression or strong shyness, missing teeth, overshot or undershot bite or wry mouth, a sickle or horizontal tail carriage, short or smooth coat, colour faults or unwanted markings, and size outside the stated limits.