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Name	Puli	Croatian Sheepdog	Border Collie
Origins	Hungary	Croatia	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie breeds.	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli	Kroatischer Schäferhund Hrvatski ovcar	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	29-43 pounds (13-20 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)	36 pounds (16.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie? Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)	16-21 inches (40-53 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)	18.5 inches (46.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving	Agile Energetic Alert Intelligent Companionable Keen	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Croatian Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Croatian Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.	Border Collie 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Croatian Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Croatian Sheepdog indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie?	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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Croatian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Croatian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Croatian Sheepdog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Croatian Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Croatian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. What colors are available?	Black Cream White Silver Brown	Black White	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Croatian Sheepdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which drools least?	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Croatian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Croatian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie? Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Puli or Croatian Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Croatian Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Croatian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Croatian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Croatian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has most military use?	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.

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. What's recommended?	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.

Puli vs Croatian Sheepdog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Puli, Croatian Sheepdog, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?	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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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