Puli vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Puli and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Puli
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 42 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Puli
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
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 Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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