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25-03-2021
Column: Living with Dogs - THE HUNGARIAN PULI AND KOMONDOR
Column: Living with Dogs - THE HUNGARIAN PULI AND KOMONDOR
The Puli’s corded coat developed as a result of the environment, protecting the dog against brutal winter frost and against summer heat by creating an insulating layer; the coat is also waterproof. Clipping the coat will not make the dog cooler; it simply removes the protective layer, although trimming hair from the belly and paws will help to keep dogs cooler. All dogs regulate heat via panting and heat loss through the paws; the black colour absorbs more heat.
The distinctive coat starts growing when the dog is around nine months and it can take up to four to five years to grow in-cord completely. The cords do need regular trimming to prevent the dog tripping over its own hair. The cords allow for a very elastic type of movement by being non-restrictive.
The Komondor (above) is another Hungarian sheepdog with a corded coat, only this dog is large with a white coat. They are used as livestock guardians. A coin has recently been minted with the breed’s image on it. The Komondor dog is much larger than the Pul

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