Comparison: Old English Sheepdog and Puli

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

Old English Sheepdog
Photo: AKS.9955, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Puli
Photo: Puli1989, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Old English SheepdogPuli
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originUnited KingdomHungary
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers56–61 cm36–45 cm
Weight27–45 kg10–15 kg
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Massive shaggy grey-blue and white coat covering the eyes
  • Square, stocky build and a rolling gait
  • Short or absent tail (no longer docked in many countries)
  • 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
CoatProfuse, harsh shaggy coat with a waterproof undercoat.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.
PurposeAn English drover's dog that moved cattle to market; the docked tail once identified a working dog exempt from tax.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.