Breed comparison
Puli vs Standard Schnauzer
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Puli
5Affection with family5
3Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness4
3Energy level3
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
1Shedding1
5Coat grooming3
2Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Good with young children: the Standard Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5, the Puli 3.
- Coat grooming: the Puli scores 5 out of 5, the Standard Schnauzer 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Puli if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Standard Schnauzer if you have young children.
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.