Puli vs German Spitz

Compare the Puli to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pulik and German Spitz.

Puli vs German Spitz
Puli
German Spitz
Puli
German Spitz
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General Details
Puli
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
14-18 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
22-33 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Puli
German Spitz
Origin Country
Hungary
Germany
Origin Year
900 AD
-4000 BC
Temperament
Puli
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Puli
German Spitz
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Puli
German Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Puli
German Spitz
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Puli
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Very High
Medium
Shedding
None
Low to Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Puli
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Puli
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Puli
German Spitz
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Puli
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Puli
German Spitz
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Multifocal Retinal Atrophy
Luxating patella
Progressive retinal atrophy
Dental problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Puli
German Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Puli
German Spitz
Breed Colors
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