Breed comparison
Komondor vs Puli
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Puli5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability5
3Mental stimulation needs5
3Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
1Shedding1
4Coat grooming5
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Mental stimulation needs: the Puli scores 5 out of 5, the Komondor 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Komondor if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Puli if you want a dog that is easier to train, you live in a smaller home or move often, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.