Agile
Faithful
Loyal
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Smart
Home-Loving

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Joyful
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Choose a Puli if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Silkeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
White

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Pulis are known for their coat length.

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Corded

Straight

A Puli can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Silkese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Pulis thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Silkeses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Puli has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Silkese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Pulis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Silkeses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Pulis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silkeses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

The Puli is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Silkese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Fetch, Hiking, Running, Tug-of-war

Playing fetch, Walking, Napping, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Walk, Barking, Jumping, Going on walks

Pulis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Silkeses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Puli, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pulis usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Silkeses usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pulis have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Silkeses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

In general Puli should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Ideally, Silkese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-35 pound (14 - 16 kg) Puli feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Silkese feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Puli is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Silkese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Puli is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Silkese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Puli is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Silkeses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

The Puli is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Silkeses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Pulis are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Silkeses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Pulis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Silkeses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Pulis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Silkeses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.