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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Puli

The Puli is a tireless Hungarian herding dog under all those cords — a compact, spring-loaded athlete that was bred to work sheep all day, which means it burns clean, steady fuel and needs a diet that matches its drive.

Here is exactly how to feed a Puli on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the nutrition that powers its working energy, protects its hips, and keeps that famous corded coat healthy from the skin out.

  • Adult weight25–35 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan10–15 years
  • CoatDense, weatherproof corded double coat — low-shedding, high-maintenance
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A healthy Puli
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What a Puli's body needs

Every Puli trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Tireless herding energy

    Needs: High-quality animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and steady, all-day stamina — the kind of clean energy a working Puli runs on, without the carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Dense, corded double coat

    Needs: Omega-3 fatty acids

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, keeping the skin beneath those heavy cords healthy and the coat strong rather than brittle.

  • Hip dysplasia risk

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin; omega-3s calm joint inflammation, and keeping a Puli lean takes load off agile, hard-working joints.

  • Agile, springy, acrobatic build

    Needs: Lean body condition

    This breed leaps, pivots and bounces — measured freeze-dried raw fed by weight keeps a Puli light on its feet and easy on its joints.

  • Smart, busy, always-on mind

    Needs: Stable whole-food nutrition

    Minimally processed raw delivers consistent energy without sugar-and-starch swings, supporting the focus this clever, headstrong breed needs for training and work.

How much to feed a Puli

Quick answer: a healthy adult Puli (25–35 lb) needs about 3.8–5.3 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
25 lb 3.8 oz 1.9 oz
28 lb 4.2 oz 2.1 oz
31 lb typical Puli 4.7 oz 2.3 oz
34 lb 5.1 oz 2.6 oz
35 lb 5.3 oz 2.6 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Puli

For a Puli we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition.

Lean single-protein recipes like Chicken suit everyday feeding, while richer Beef or Lamb fuels a hard-working or underweight Puli. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Puli by life stage

  • Puppy: Feed a growing Puli roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 meals a day. Steady, even growth protects developing hips — avoid overfeeding to fuel fast growth.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean body condition you can feel under the coat, split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to the dog, not the bag — active herding Pulis may need the higher end.
  • Senior: Energy eases with age but appetite often does not. Trim portions to hold a lean weight, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint-supporting nutrition.

Common Puli concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip dysplasiaA known concern in the breed — keeping a Puli lean plus joint nutrients (natural glucosamine from bone and cartilage, plus omega-3) helps ease day-to-day comfort and takes strain off the joints.
  • Skin under the corded coatA dense corded coat traps moisture and debris against the skin; an omega-rich, whole-food, low-filler diet supports the skin barrier and helps keep the skin beneath those cords healthy.
  • Working energy & lean muscleA herding Puli runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers that burn fast and leave gaps.
  • Eye and overall wellnessProgressive retinal atrophy can run in the breed; while diet cannot change genetics, an antioxidant-rich whole-food diet supports overall wellness and a healthy body condition through the years.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Puli: what to know

A Puli hides its body condition under a thick corded coat, so you cannot judge its weight by eye — put your hands on it. You should feel the ribs easily and find a waist beneath the cords.

Because all that coat can mask weight gain, weigh portions instead of eyeballing them and re-check the amount every few weeks, especially after any drop in activity or a long winter indoors.

Puli feeding questions

How much should I feed my Puli?
A healthy adult Puli (about 25–35 lb) needs roughly 4–6 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean body condition you can feel under the coat and adjust every few weeks.
What is the best food for an active, herding Puli?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet built on high animal protein gives a working Puli clean, steady energy and lean muscle support. Lean Chicken suits everyday feeding, while richer Beef or Lamb helps fuel a very active or underweight dog.
How do I switch my Puli to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Start at the lower end of the range since freeze-dried raw is rich, and watch body condition under the coat as you go.
Does my Puli's corded coat need special nutrition?
Yes — the skin under all those cords benefits from a diet rich in whole-food omega-3 fats. Freeze-dried raw with real animal and fish fats feeds the skin barrier from the inside, helping keep the skin healthy and the cords strong.
Does a Puli need joint support?
Many do, given the breed's hip dysplasia risk and acrobatic, high-impact movement. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your Puli lean is the most effective joint protection there is.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.