Puli

Just like the Komondor, the Puli is a Hungarian breed with a distinctive, corded coat. Where the Komondor is only white or buff-colored, the Puli may be black, gray, or white. In the two breeds, the coat is similar: a soft, wooly undercoat and a wiry, curly top coat. The coat tends to cord naturally if allowed. In dog shows, the Puli can be shown either corded or brushed (not corded). As the dog ages, the coat (corded or uncorded) can become quite long — even touching the ground! Did you know? One dog is a Puli; multiple dogs are … Continue reading

Komondor

If you’ve ever watched a dog show, you may have noticed a few breeds out there with corded coats. The Komondor is one of them. The dense, corded coat is a main characteristic of the breed. As a puppy, the Komondor has a soft, curly coat. As the dog grows, the cords start to form but may be hidden in the fluffy, uncorded hair. The adult Komondor has a double coat — a softer, wooly undercoat and a wiry outer coat. The outer coat cords naturally by the age of two; the length of the cords is indicative of the … Continue reading