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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Puli	Transylvanian Hound
Origins	United States	Hungary	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli	Hungarian Hound Transylvanian Scent Hound Erdélyi kopó
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Small Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (50–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1000	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.	Average: The Transylvanian Hound is a commonly available dog breed.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound intelligence:	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.	Smart: The Transylvanian Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound trainability comparison.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving	Independent Protective Courageous Loyal Territorial Lively Quiet Determined Good natured Enduring
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Transylvanian Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Transylvanian Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.	The Transylvanian Hound is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Transylvanian Hound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.	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 Transylvanian Hound indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Transylvanian Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	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.	Transylvanian Hound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Transylvanian Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Transylvanian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound mouthiness comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than 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.	Transylvanian Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherds 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd 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.	Rare The Transylvanian Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Puli and Transylvanian Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Transylvanian Hound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound energy level comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.	Transylvanian Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Transylvanian Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	1 to 1.5 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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Transylvanian Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound coat comparison:	Smooth	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded	Dense Shiny Smooth Straight Coarse Flat Short
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Puli and Transylvanian Hound color?	Black Blue White Merle	Black Cream White Silver Brown	Black Tan Brown Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Transylvanian Hound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or {name3 shedding:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Transylvanian Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Transylvanian Hound has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Transylvanian Hound is an average drooler. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Transylvanian Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Transylvanian Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Transylvanian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Transylvanian Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature American Shepherd or Puli or Transylvanian Hound? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd 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.	Not really Transylvanian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature American Shepherd and Puli and Transylvanian Hound have?	2-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Puli vs Transylvanian Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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