Puli vs Mudi
Compare Puli and Mudi: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Mudi
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Puli
Mudi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
38 – 42 cm
38 – 47 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
8 – 13 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
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
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Mudi
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 Mudi
The Mudi is a medium Hungarian herding dog with a wavy or curly coat and lively expression. Intelligent, loyal, and versatile, it excels in work and dog sports. Naturally watchful and reserved with strangers, it needs extensive mental and physical activity and remains a relatively rare breed.
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