Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Comparison – Which dog is better Kroatischer Schäferhund or Hungarian Water Dog?

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Name	Croatian Sheepdog	Puli
Origins	Croatia	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Croatian Sheepdog and Puli. What other names are these breeds known by?	Kroatischer Schäferhund Hrvatski ovcar	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli. Which breed is heavier?	29-43 pounds (13-20 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?	36 pounds (16.5 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Croatian Sheepdog or Puli? Is a Croatian Sheepdog taller than a Puli?	16-21 inches (40-53 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?	18.5 inches (46.5 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Croatian Sheepdog or Puli?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare training requirements.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare alertness levels.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare territorial behaviors.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli. How do their temperaments differ?	Agile Energetic Alert Intelligent Companionable Keen	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli?	Sensitive: Croatian Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli?	High: Croatian Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli social needs comparison:	Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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 Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli? Which can be better for hunting?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. 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

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog rarely barks. 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Croatian Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Croatian Sheepdog indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare adaptability levels.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Croatian Sheepdog 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.

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Croatian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Croatian Sheepdog: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Croatian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli. Which breed is healthier?	Croatian Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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: Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli?	Frequent The Croatian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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: Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Croatian Sheepdog and Puli? Compare breed colors.	Black White	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Croatian Sheepdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare drooling amounts.	The Croatian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli? Compare fur types.	Dense	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Croatian Sheepdog or Puli? Do Croatian Sheepdog dogs shed more than Puli dogs?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare kid-friendliness.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Croatian Sheepdog or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	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 Croatian Sheepdog or Puli?	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Croatian Sheepdog or Puli? Can a Croatian Sheepdog and a Puli be friends? Do Croatian Sheepdog dogs get along with Puli dogs?	Croatian Sheepdog 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: Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli?	Yes Croatian Sheepdog 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?	No Croatian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Croatian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog or a Puli? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog 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.

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Croatian Sheepdog and Puli. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Croatian Sheepdog and Puli breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Croatian Sheepdog 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.

Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Croatian Sheepdog 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 Croatian Sheepdog and Puli. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Croatian Sheepdog and Puli. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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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