In early Poland, the Puli were crossed with Hun herding breeds producing the first version of the Polish Lowland sheepdog for guarding and herding. Additional crosses in the 1500s produced dogs that closely resemble today's breed. Still used to herd cattle and sheep, it is a great apartment pet also. Intelligent, active, hardy, and even-tempered, these dogs are obedient, diligent, and fearless protectors. Suspicious of strangers and loyal to family, they are affable with children.