Croatian Sheepdog vs Puli

Compare Croatian Sheepdog and Puli side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Croatian Sheepdog

Puli

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

38 – 42 cm

Weight

13 – 20 kg

13 – 17 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

2/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

1/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium

Puli

Great with kids

Super smart

Easy to train

Medium

Summary

About Croatian Sheepdog

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.

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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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