Puli vs Sheltie
Compare the Puli to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pulik and Shelties.
Puli
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
22-33 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Puli
Sheltie
Origin Country
Hungary
United Kingdom
Origin Year
900 AD
1909 AD
Puli
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Puli
Sheltie
Puli
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Puli
Sheltie
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Puli
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Very High
High to Very High
Shedding
None
High to Very High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Puli
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Puli
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Puli
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Puli
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Puli
Sheltie
Puli
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Puli
Sheltie
