Border Collie vs Puli
Compare Border Collie and Puli: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Collie
VS
Puli
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Border Collie
Puli
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
52 – 53 cm
38 – 42 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
13 – 17 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Border Collie
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Puli
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
About Puli
The Puli is a compact Hungarian herding dog, agile and athletic beneath its famous corded “mop‑like” coat. Intelligent, independent and lively, it bonds closely with family, needs consistent training, substantial mental and physical exercise, and dedicated, specialized coat care.
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