Puli
VS
Japanese Spitz
Puli vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Puli and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 42 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Puli
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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