Puli vs Bearded Collie
Breed Compatibility
77% Compatible
Energy Level
Puli: Regular Exercise0.6
Bearded Collie: Regular Exercise0.6
Very Compatible
Trainability
Puli: Independent0.4
Bearded Collie: Independent0.4
Very Compatible
Grooming Needs
Puli: Specialty/Professional1.0
Bearded Collie: Daily Brushing0.8
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Puli3/5
Bearded Collie5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Puli3/5
Bearded Collie5/5
Good with Strangers
Puli3/5
Bearded Collie4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Puli
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Eye Problems: Progressive retinal issues
Deafness: Hereditary hearing loss
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Allergies: Skin sensitivity common
Von Willebrand's: Blood clotting disorder
Bearded Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Collie Eye Anomaly: Vision concerns
Hypothyroidism: Hormone imbalance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Vision loss
Allergies: Environmental sensitivities
Addison's Disease: Adrenal condition
Pros & Cons Comparison
Puli
Pros
Excellent herding instincts
Loyal family companion
Intelligent and trainable
Weather-resistant coat
Good watchdog
Cons
High grooming maintenance
Can be stubborn
Requires experienced owner
Moderate exercise needs
Strong herding instinct may need management
Bearded Collie
Pros
Intelligent and trainable
Excellent family companion
Good with children
Weather-resistant coat
Cons
High grooming needs
Requires extensive exercise
Can be stubborn
Frequent barking
Puli Fun Fact
Their distinctive corded coat naturally forms into separate rope-like strands without human intervention!
Bearded Collie Fun Fact
Their unique bouncing herding style earned them the nickname 'bouncing Beardie' among Scottish shepherds!
Heritage & Purpose
Puli
Origin:
Hungarian herding dogs from the Middle Ages, Pulis worked alongside shepherds in the Magyar plains. Their distinctive coat protected them while controlling flocks in harsh conditions.
Bearded Collie
Origin:
Scottish shepherds developed these dogs in the highlands during the 16th century for herding sheep and cattle across challenging terrain. Their distinctive coat protected them in harsh weather.
Special Considerations
Puli
Professional grooming expertise needed for cord maintenance. Regular exercise essential for mental stimulation. Early socialization important for balanced temperament.
Bearded Collie
Daily coat brushing essential to prevent matting. Requires significant exercise commitment. Regular eye and hip checks needed. Tendency to bark needs early training attention.
Shedding
InfrequentShedding
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