Chien - gris vs Puli Comparison – Which dog is better Dun Hound or Hungarian Water Dog?

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Name	Chien - gris	Puli
Origins	France	Hungary
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Group	Extinct	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Chien - gris and Puli. What other names are these breeds known by?	Dun Hound Grey St Louis Hound Gray Dog Gray Dog of Saint Louis Gris de Saint-Louis	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Chien - gris and a Puli. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Chien - gris vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Chien - gris and a Puli. Which breed is heavier?	58-88 pounds (26-40 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	73 pounds (33 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chien - gris or Puli? Is a Chien - gris taller than a Puli?	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Chien - gris vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Chien - gris and a Puli. Which breed costs more?	Unavailable	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Chien - gris or Puli?	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Chien - gris vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare training requirements.	Chien - gris dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare alertness levels.	Chien - gris dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare territorial behaviors.	Chien - gris dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Chien - gris vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Chien - gris and a Puli. How do their temperaments differ?	Friendly Affectionate Loyal Hunting	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Chien - gris vs Puli?	Chien - gris dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chien - gris vs Puli?	Average to High: Chien - gris dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Chien - gris vs Puli social needs comparison:	Chien - gris dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Chien - gris vs Puli?	The wanderlust potential of the Chien - gris is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Chien - gris vs Puli? Which can be better for hunting?	Chien - gris dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Chien - gris vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Chien - gris barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Chien - griss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Chien - gris breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chien - gris vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Chien - gris dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Chien - gris or Puli?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Chien - gris vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Chien - gris has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Chien - gris dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chien - gris bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Chien - gris vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare average lifespans.	9-11 years The average lifespan of Chien - gris: 10 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Chien - gris and a Puli. Which breed is healthier?	Chien - griss are commonly healthy dogs.	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Chien - gris vs Puli?	Rare The Chien - gris should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chien - gris vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chien - gris vs Puli health problems comparison:	Kneecap dislocations Hip Dysplasia Joint Problems	No data available

Chien - gris vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare activity levels.	Chien - gris dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Chien - gris vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chien - gris or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chien - gris dogs need a lot of exercises.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chien - gris or Puli?	Chien - gris dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Chien - gris vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chien - gris's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Chien - gris vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Chien - gris and Puli? Compare breed colors.	Tan Red White	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Chien - gris requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare drooling amounts.	The Chien - gris is an average drooler. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Chien - gris has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Chien - gris and a Puli? Compare fur types.	Wiry	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Chien - gris or Puli? Do Chien - gris dogs shed more than Puli dogs?	Chien - gris dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Chien - gris vs Puli Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare kid-friendliness.	Chien - gris dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Chien - gris dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Chien - gris or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Chien - gris dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chien - gris or Puli?	Chien - gris dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Chien - gris or Puli? Can a Chien - gris and a Puli be friends? Do Chien - gris dogs get along with Puli dogs?	Chien - gris dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Chien - gris vs Puli?	Yes Chien - gris dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Chien - gris is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Chien - griss are commonly okay with elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Chien - gris vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Chien - gris breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Chien - gris or a Puli? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Chien - gris and Puli. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Chien - gris vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Chien - gris and Puli. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Chien - gris and Puli breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Chien - gris and Puli. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Chien - gris vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Chien - gris and Puli. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Chien - gris and Puli. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Chien - gris and Puli. Which is more widely recognized?	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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