Puli vs Lancashire Heeler
Compare Puli and Lancashire Heeler: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Puli
Lancashire Heeler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
38 – 42 cm
23 – 30 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
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
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Lancashire Heeler
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Lancashire Heeler
Small, sturdy British farm dog, the Lancashire Heeler is energetic, intelligent and agile, with a compact, low-slung body and weatherproof black-and-tan or liver-and-tan coat. Affectionate yet independent, it needs regular training, mental stimulation and exercise, and remains a rare, vulnerable native breed.
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