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KOMONDOR

NOT FOR NOVICES, THIS DOG NEEDS TACTFUL HANDLING AND SPECIAL GROOMING AKC

Height range The Komondor was bred to protect livestock and has strong natural
24–31 in (60–80 cm) guarding instincts. This characteristic, combined with its considerable size
Weight range and strength, means that ownership should be considered only by those
79–135 lb (36–61 kg)
with plenty of dog-handling experience and space. Daily grooming is
Life span Under 10 years essential to maintain the Komondor’s
Origin Hungary extraordinary tasseled coat.
Very long, heavy,
white corded coat
Long tail
curved
slightly at tip
Drop ears
hidden
Dark eyes under coat
partially
obscured
by coat

PULI

HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND EAGER TO PLEASE, THIS DOG NEEDS TIME AND ATTENTION AKC

Height range Thought to have been brought into Central Europe by the Small, black nose
14–17 in (36–44 cm) nomadic Magyar tribes of Asia, the Puli was traditionally used
Weight range as a herding dog. Affectionate and quick to learn, it makes
22–33 lb (10–15 kg)
a good family pet but gets bored easily without fun and
Life span Over 12 years company. Its corded coat needs special attention.
Straight,
Origin Hungary muscular back
Eyes covered by Profusely
long-corded, black coat coated tail
curls over back
Other colors

Black coat forms
White Gray long cords

Fawn
May have small, white
markings on chest and Short,
feet. round
feet

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