Puli
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Puli vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Puli and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Puli
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 42 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Puli
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small, gentle spaniel (5.4–8 kg) with a silky medium coat in Blenheim, Tricolour, Black and Tan, or Ruby. Affectionate, people oriented, and good with children and other pets. Needs regular grooming, moderate exercise, and dislikes long periods alone.
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