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Puli vs Border Collie

Puli
Puli

Loyal, Smart, Home-Loving

Border Collie
Border Collie

Affectionate, Smart, Energetic

Breed Compatibility

96% Compatible

Energy Level

Puli: Regular Exercise0.6
Border Collie: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Moderately Compatible

Trainability

Puli: Independent0.4
Border Collie: Eager to Please1.0
Less Compatible

Grooming Needs

Puli: Specialty/Professional1.0
Border Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Moderately Compatible

Cost Category

Premium
Premium
Very Compatible

Compatibility with Others

Good with Children
Puli3/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Other Dogs
Puli3/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Strangers
Puli3/5
Border Collie4/5

Living Requirements

Suitable Environments

Suburban HomesRural PropertiesFarmsLarge Apartments with Yard Access

Climate Suitability

ColdModerateHot

Suitable Environments

FarmsRural homesSuburban housesActive households

Climate Suitability

ColdModerateHot

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

Border Collie

Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
CEA: Eye development disorder
MDR1: Drug sensitivity gene
TNS: Neurological condition
CL: Neurological disorder
Epilepsy: Seizure disorder

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

Border Collie

Pros
Extremely intelligent
Highly trainable
Athletic and agile
Loyal and devoted
Excellent working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
May be too intense for novice owners
Strong herding instinct
Needs constant mental stimulation
Can be overly sensitive

Puli Fun Fact

Their distinctive corded coat naturally forms into separate rope-like strands without human intervention!

Border Collie Fun Fact

Border Collies can learn to recognize over 1,000 words and can understand complex multi-step commands.

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.

Border Collie

Origin:

Developed in the border country between Scotland and England during the 1700s, these dogs revolutionized sheep herding with their distinctive 'eye' and precise control of livestock.

Special Considerations

Puli

Professional grooming expertise needed for cord maintenance. Regular exercise essential for mental stimulation. Early socialization important for balanced temperament.

Border Collie

Requires extensive daily exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Early socialization crucial.

Shedding

Infrequent

Shedding

Seasonal

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