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We always love getting emails from our customers & readers asking us to feature their dog or favorite breed for our Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed blog series every Thursday. As always we are honored to oblige.  Thanks all! We are excited to spotlight the Puli.

Height: Male: 17; Female: 16 inches

Weight: 25-35 lbs

Coat: The Puli has a very unique coat. The coat is fairly weather resistant and is dense and profuse. The outer coat should be wavy or curly, while the undercoat is soft and wooly. In an adult Puli, the coat should form cords naturally and never be man made. The coat should never be clipped, always natural.

Color: solid black, rusty black, gray, and white

Appearance: The Puli is a sturdy, shaggy dog with a profuse coat that hangs in long cords like the coat of a Komondor. When fully grown, the cords can reach all the way to the ground. The coat comes most often in a weathered black, but sometimes in gray or white. The tail curls closely over the back. The almond-shaped eyes are dark brown with black lids. The medium sized, V-shaped ears hang down, blending in with the rest of the coat. The muzzle is long and straight ending in a large, black nose. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The gait should be lively and animated, exhibiting the agility needed for the dog to herd sheep in the field.

Temperament: The Puli surprisingly makes a very good watchdog, as they are very protective of their master and territory. This is a very intelligent breed making him fairly easy to train. This breed does very well in obedience and agility and is a favorite in the show ring. His light and agile movement give this breed an advantage when it comes to guarding flocks of sheep.

Happy, cheerful, and devoted, this dog does very well in a home environment, however is not recommended for a home with small children. The Puli can do well with other animals if they are properly socialized at puppyhood, but should not be trusted around smaller and more passive animals. If children are taught how to handle a dog properly, this breed can do well providing the children do not pester or pull on the long cords of hair.

Health: The average lifespan of the Puli is 12-16 years. The most common orthopedic disease in Puli's are: hip dysplasia, luxating patella (loose knees) and elbow dysplasia. Serious eye diseases include progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, and retinal dysplasia. Heart disease has become a concern in the Puli. Inherited deafness can occur, and hypothyroidism has been reported.

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Are you expecting a baby soon? How, exciting! Well its time to get your house and dog ready for the new arrival. Here are a few tips on introducing your dog to your new bundle of joy, so your dog gets use to sharing the spotlight.

1. If you need to change house rules, change them before the baby arrives. Otherwise, your dog may associate the baby's arrival with her sudden banishment from the couch.

2. Consider a series of obedience classes before the baby arrives, especially if your dog doesn't know the basic commands: sit, come, stay.

3. Have your dog thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian before your baby comes home. This will give you time to deal with parasites or other problems that could pose a family health risk.

4. Let your dog get used to the sights, smells and sounds of a baby in advance. Let her sniff baby blankets and lotions, and get her used to the sounds of rattles and other baby toys.

5. Before bringing your baby home from the hospital, send home a blanket or gown that the baby has been wrapped in. This will get your dog used to the baby's scent.

6. Let Dad or someone else carry the baby inside at the first homecoming, so that Mom is free to greet the dog with open arms. That way the dog will be less jealous of her attentions to the baby.

7. Praise your dog when you're near the baby so she will think of the child as a positive influence on her life'she gets praised more when the baby is around.

8. Reassure your dog, each time your baby cries, that this is a normal sound, and train her not to bark when she hears it. Use positive reinforcement as much as possible'a treat or a hug for doing the right thing.

9. Spend one-on-one time with your dog while the baby is napping, or during walk time (your baby can ride along in a sling or front-pack).

10. Be patient, it may take some time before your dog is really comfortable around your baby.

At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our pack and family. Like our beloved pugs Sushi & Espy, we only want to give your furry family member the best in healthy, safe pet products. We are constantly searching for the best of the best so if you have any feedback or product suggestions please let us know. So here is what’s new on the site and in our wag of the woods! Please be sure to check out our bark-worthy new products for everything we have added in the last month.

Introducing Earthbath All Natural Grooming Wipes

From the beginning, earthbath has been developed and manufactured in California with only the safest, finest ingredients from nature. From humble roots and a local following--based on the principles of purity and efficacy--earthbath has grown from four shampoos to a comprehensive line of totally natural shampoos, wipes, spritzes, and grooming foams that are sold and used by conscientious animal lovers across the nation and around the world.

At earthbath, they design all of their products with the health or your fine furred friend in mind. Their pets are their "kids," their best friends and their cuddly bedmates all rolled into one fun-filled furry package, and they think pets deserve only nature's finest blends of cleansing potions and sumptuous, effective essences. That's why earthbath products are totally natural, non toxic, paraben free, phthalate free, and phosphate free. Their products are made in the USA with human-grade ingredients and pure essential oils, with none of the artificial colors and fragrances present in some other brands.

If you haven't guess, dog odor can be unbearable, a dull dry coat can be humiliating, and irritated skin can be uncomfortable-even for a dog. Which is why we are proud to offer Earthbath Grooming Wipes!

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At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our pack and family. Like our beloved pugs Sushi & Espy, we only want to give your furry family member the best in healthy, safe pet products. We are constantly searching for the best of the best so if you have any feedback or product suggestions please let us know. So here is what’s new on the site and in our wag of the woods! Please be sure to check out our bark-worthy new products for everything we have added in the last month.

Just in Venison Treats!

Introducing two brand new Venison dog treats at Best Bully Sticks: Venison Shins and Venison Hooves. These long-lasting chews keep dogs busy with tasty goodness!

We're very excited to carry these all-natural treats. They are unique because they are 100% venison and hypoallergenic, so even dogs with allergies can eat 'em up.

Both the shins and the hooves are wrapped in deer weasand, which is the "food pipe," or esophagus. The weasand is high in chondroitin, for healthy joints.

Both chews are recommended for small to medium dogs and are available individually or in 10-packs.

We hope you'll stop by www.bestbullysticks.com soon and give these new venison treats a try!

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You and your dogs sweet-tooth can be satisfied with a healthier alternative, a delicious and refreshing Parfait. This fruity treat is sure to be a paw pleasure!

Ingredients

1 container (8 oz.) plain yogurt

1/2 cup granola (without raisins, since raisins are toxic to dogs)

1/2 cup berries, such as raspberries and strawberries, coarsely chopped

1 banana, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1 pinch cinnamon

Directions

Place half the yogurt in a dog food bowl and sprinkle half the granola on top. Top with half the berries, banana and mint. Repeat. Top with the cinnamon.

Courtesy of  Rachael Ray

Stay tuned for delicious dog recipes every Wednesday in our Weekly Drool Recipes blog series. Check out our other drool-worthy recipes! Also, remember food is meant to be shared! So be a pal and submit your favorite dog recipes to be featured in this delicious blog series by emailing us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com.

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