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Puli

The Puli is a Hungarian sheep-herding breed documented in Magyar records from the 9th-10th centuries, brought to the Carpathian Basin during the Magyar migration.

Calculate Puli age
Lifespan13.3 yrrange 12–15
SizeMediumHerding Group
Weight25–35 lb11.3–15.9 kg
Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Puli

The Puli is a Hungarian sheep-herding breed documented in Magyar records from the 9th-10th centuries, brought to the Carpathian Basin during the Magyar migration. The corded coat forms naturally as the dual-layer coat interlocks; Komondor cords are its larger counterpart.

Aging

How Pulis age

RVC VetCompass gives a median 13.3 years (n=161, small sample). Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA, DNA-testable), and degenerative myelopathy are the defining breed-club tracked concerns; cataracts round out OFA findings.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.3 yr · range 12–15Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11Common health issues4 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
25–35 lb(11.3–15.9 kg)
Height
16–17 in(40.6–43.2 cm)
Coat type
Double
Colors
BlackSilverWhiteRustBrindleCreamBrown
Temperament

Temperament

How Pulis tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

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  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr

    Cataracts

    Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Patellar Luxation

    Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
45min
per day

Pulis are satisfied by around 45 minutes of daily activity (energy level 3/5). Short, regular outings beat one long session.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.

  2. RVC VetCompassRoyal Veterinary College VetCompass life-table research (McMillan et al. 2024)

    UK primary-care records; source for the median-lifespan and mortality figures.