Comparison: Komondor and Puli

Komondor and Puli are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Komondor
Photo: Kari, CC BY 2.5, source
Puli
Photo: Puli1989, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
KomondorPuli
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originHungaryHungary
CategoryGiantMedium
Height at withers65–80 cm36–45 cm
Weight40–60 kg10–15 kg
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Long white coat in heavy cords
  • Large muscular dog, up to 80 cm
  • Dark eyes hidden under cords
  • Dense coat forming cords, round-looking head with eyes almost hidden
  • Square build, tail curled forward over the back
  • Black, grey, fawn with a black mask, or pearl white
CoatSoft undercoat and corded white outer coat.Coarser topcoat and finer undercoat form tufts and cords with age (longest, 20–30 cm, on loin and croup); black, grey, fawn with a mask, or pearl white.
PurposeA Hungarian livestock guardian protecting flocks from wolves and thieves; the corded coat shields it from predators' bites.A medium-sized Hungarian herding dog, today also a companion and sport dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.