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
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 weight | Freeze-dried per day | Per meal (×2) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 lb | 3.8 oz | 1.9 oz |
| 28 lb | 4.2 oz | 2.1 oz |
| 31 lbtypical Puli | 4.6 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 pets need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.
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.
Recipes for Pulis
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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?
What is the best food for an active, herding Puli?
How do I switch my Puli to raw?
Does my Puli's corded coat need special nutrition?
Does a Puli need joint support?
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“Knowing exactly how much to feed took all the guesswork out. He’s leaner, with more energy on our walks.”
— Jenna & Cooper“My picky rescue finally runs to the bowl — and cleanup in the yard is a fraction of what it was.”
— Priya & Luna
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.