Pumi vs Puli Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Herding Terrier or Hungarian Water Dog?

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

Pumi vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Pumi and a Puli. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 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?	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pumi or Puli? Is a Pumi taller than a Puli?	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 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?	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Pumi vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Pumi and a Puli. Which breed costs more?	$500-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Pumi or Puli?	Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Pumi vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Pumi 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare training requirements.	Pumi 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare alertness levels.	Pumi 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare territorial behaviors.	Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Pumi vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Pumi and a Puli. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Pumi vs Puli?	Pumi dogs are less 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: Pumi vs Puli?	High: Pumi 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 Pumi vs Puli social needs comparison:	Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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 Pumi vs Puli?	Pumi 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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Pumi vs Puli? Which can be better for hunting?	Pumi 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

Pumi vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare play drive and energy.	The Pumi is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Pumi 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 Pumi indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pumi vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare adaptability levels.	Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Pumi or Puli?	Pumi dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Pumi vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Pumi vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Pumi 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 Pumi and a Puli. Which breed is healthier?	Pumis 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: Pumi vs Puli?	Frequent The Pumi 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: Pumi vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pumi vs Puli health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation	No data available

Pumi vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Pumi vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Pumi has an 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare daily food needs.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Pumi vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Pumi and Puli? Compare breed colors.	Black White Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time) Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a trace of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable).	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Pumi 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare drooling amounts.	The Pumi 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 Pumi or a Puli? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Pumi 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 Pumi and a Puli? Compare fur types.	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Pumi or Puli? Do Pumi dogs shed more than Puli dogs?	Pumi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Pumi vs Puli Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Pumi or a Puli? Compare kid-friendliness.	Pumi 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?	Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pumi or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Pumi 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 Pumi or Puli?	Pumi 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 Pumi or Puli? Can a Pumi and a Puli be friends? Do Pumi dogs get along with Puli dogs?	Pumi 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: Pumi vs Puli?	Yes Pumi 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 Pumi 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?	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pumi vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Pumi vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

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

Pumi vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Pumi and Puli. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Pumi 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 Pumi and Puli. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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