Puli vs Afghan Hound
Compare Puli and Afghan Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Afghan Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Puli
Afghan Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 42 cm
63 – 74 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
26 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Puli
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Afghan Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Summary
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.
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
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