Puli vs Schapendoes
Compare Puli and Schapendoes: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Schapendoes
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Puli
Schapendoes
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
38 – 42 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Schapendoes
Great with Kids
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 Schapendoes
Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.
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