Puli. Ann Arch

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       Dark brown eyes with well-pigmented eye rims are typical in all coat colors, according to the standard.

      Neck, Topline, Body: The neck is strong, muscular, of medium length and free of throatiness. The back is level and strong, of medium length, with croup sloping slightly. The chest is moderately broad and deep—the ribs well sprung. The loin is short, strong and moderately tucked up. The tail is carried over, and blends into the backline.

       Neck: There can be no doubt as to the requirement. Perhaps some judges may be influenced into believing that a longer neck is better—some have even gone as far as to praise a “good reachy neck”—but that is quite incorrect. The top of the head, when viewed from the side, is only a little higher than the top arch of the tail, giving a balanced appearance.

       Body: This is described very well, and due to the very abundant coat in the mature Puli, the body must be checked carefully by a “hands-on” examination.

       Tail: In some youngsters, when excited, the tail may be held a fraction loose. This can also indicate a degree of apprehension when the dogs first enter the show ring. In mature dogs, the tail should be carried firmly.

      Forequarters: The shoulders are well laid back. Upper arm and scapula are approximately equal in length and form an angle of 90 degrees. The forelegs are straight, strong and medium boned with strong and flexible pasterns. Dewclaws, if any, may be removed. The round, compact feet have well arched toes and thick cushioned pads. The Puli stands well up on his pads. The pads and nails are black or slate gray.

      A real understanding of the dog and his working needs is essential in order to fully appreciate correct forequarter construction. A good shoulder is essential in an animal that must be capable of bursts of strong and agile action. Working animals, dealing with quickwitted and cunning farm animals, must have the strength and ability to turn quickly. Without correct angulation, and the balance of the two main bones that make up the shoulder, clean forward reach and the ability to maintain untiring action are impeded if unbalanced. Most breeds will have a reasonable length and angulation of the bone that goes back from the forechest and up to the withers (scapula). However, a fairly common fault in so many breeds can be shortness or lack of angulation of what is called the “upper arm” (the bone that goes from the forechest back down to the elbow). If there is a lack of angulation in the shoulder, then the animal will be restricted in the length of forward reach it can attain. In turn, this will require a lot of tiny steps to cover a length of ground. An animal with better angulation will not need to take so many steps to cover the same distance, resulting in a less tired dog. Elbows should fit in neatly under the rib cage, and not be loose. This ensures strong and quite straight action when viewed from the front, without too much width between the legs.