Komondor vs Puli Comparison – Which dog is better Mop Dog or Hungarian Puli?

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Name	Komondor	Puli
Origins	Hungary	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	142
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Hungarian Puli, Hungarian Water Dog, Puli Dog, Puli Kutya, Pulik
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Komondor vs Puli breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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
Price Which is cheaper, Komondor or Puli? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Komondor and Puli?	No data available	$1000-$1200
Availability	Frequent	Frequent

Komondor vs Puli General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli size comparison:	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli weight comparison:	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli height comparison:	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Komondor vs Puli Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Komondor vs Puli coat comparison:	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Colors What are the original Komondor and Puli color? Komondor vs Puli color comparison:	White Ivory	White Cream Silver Brown Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli shedding:	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Pulis shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Komondor or Puli?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Komondor vs Puli Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Agile Faithful Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient Smart Home-Loving
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Komondor or Puli smarter? Which is best? Komondor vs Puli intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Puli's has great intelligence.
Trainability Komondor vs Puli trainability comparison. What's the difference between Komondor vs Puli?	Komondors are easy to train.	Pulis are easy to train.
Playfulness Komondor vs Puli playfulness comparison:	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Puli is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Komondor vs Puli?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs Puli?	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Pulis are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs Komondor vs Puli social needs comparison:	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Pulis need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Komondor vs Puli?	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Puli is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Komondor or Puli?	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Pulis are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pulis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Komondor or Puli?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Komondor vs Puli mouthiness comparison:	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pulis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Komondor vs Puli?	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Pulis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Komondor vs Puli? Which can be better for hunting?	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Pulis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Komondor or Puli?	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Komondor kutyafajtát.	Nem lakásbarát kutya Puli.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pulis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Komondor 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.
Fighting Dog	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.

Komondor vs Puli Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Pulis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Komondor or Puli?	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Pulis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or Puli?	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Pulis are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or Puli?	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Pulis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Komondor vs Puli?	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pulis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Komondor or Puli? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Komondor vs Puli?	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pulis are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Komondor vs Puli Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Komondor vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Komondor vs Puli?	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs Puli health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Komondor vs Puli?	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Komondor vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Komondor and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Komondor and Puli?	10-12 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic Komondor vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	Yes
Energy Level Who has more energy a Komondor or Puli? Komondor vs Puli energy level comparison:	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pulis are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Komondor vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Pulis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or Puli?	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pulis don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Komondor or Puli? Does the Komondor breed eat more than the Puli breed?	6 to 8 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Komondor vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Komondor vs Puli?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Komondor or Puli?	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Komondor vs Puli?	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Puli is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Komondor vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Komondor and Puli have? Komondor vs Puli litter size comparison:	3-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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