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Name	Swedish Vallhund	Puli	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Sweden	Hungary	Finland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Västgötaspets	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Puli? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	High: Swedish Vallhund 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.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Swedish Vallhund 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Swedish Vallhund 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.	Finnish Lapphund 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

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	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 Swedish Vallhund indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund 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.	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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund 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 Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a lower 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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhunds 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.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Swedish Vallhund 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.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Swedish Vallhund, Puli and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund 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.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Thick	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Swedish Vallhund, Puli and Finnish Lapphund color?	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Cream White Silver Brown	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Swedish Vallhund or Puli or {name3 shedding:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Swedish Vallhund 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.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Swedish Vallhund 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.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund 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: Swedish Vallhund or Puli or Finnish Lapphund? 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: Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Swedish Vallhund 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 Finnish Lapphund 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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Swedish Vallhund and Puli and Finnish Lapphund have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Swedish Vallhund vs Puli vs Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	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

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