Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Morkie Versus Puli: Introduction
- Morkie versus Puli: Overview
- Morkie versus Puli: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Puli
- The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Puli
- Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Puli
- Lifespan of Morkie versus Puli
- Price of Morkie versus Price of Puli
- Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Puli
- Do Morkies shed more than Pulis?
- Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Puli
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Puli?
- Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puli?
- Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Pulis?
- Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pulis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Puli
- Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pulis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Puli?
- Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Pulis?
- How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Pulis?
- Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Puli?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puli
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Morkie versus Puli. Which One is a Better Pet?
Morkie Versus Puli: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Morkie and the Puli? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Morkie and the Puli better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Morkie and the Puli.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Morkie and the Puli is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Morkie and for the Puli. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Morkie and the Puli.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Morkie or the Puli.
Morkie versus Puli: Overview
A very important difference between the Morkie and the Puli is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Morkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Puli is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Puli belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Morkie versus Puli: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Morkie to the Puli based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Morkie and the Puli
| Factor | Morkie | Puli |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 4 to 8 inches | 16 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 25 to 35 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1950 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2381 | $1875 – $2750 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Morkie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Puli. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puli is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puli is not better or worse than the Morkie. So, you can get the Puli or the Morkie!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Morkie and the Puli so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Puli
Below is a list of where the Morkie and the Puli are most different:
The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Puli
The Morkie and the Puli are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Morkie and the Puli are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Puli
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Morkie and the Puli.
Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Pulis weigh 25 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Pulis are 16 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Morkie versus Puli
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of Pulis is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pulis is 12.5 years.
Pulis live longer than Morkies.
Price of Morkie versus Price of Puli
The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of a Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puli puppy is $2250. The price of the Puli typically ranges from $1875 – $2750. However, the price of the Puli can be as low as $1250 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 3 Puli puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Puli is more expensive than the Morkie.
| Morkie | Puli | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1950 | $2250 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2381 | $1875 to $2750 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Morkie and Puli. For different price points, the charts show how many Morkie puppies or how many Puli puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Pulis
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Morkie puppy or the Puli puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Puli
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Pulis do not like to be left alone.
Do Morkies shed more than Pulis?
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Pulis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Puli
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pulis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Puli?
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Pulis require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puli?
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Pulis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Pulis?
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Pulis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pulis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Pulis can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Puli
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Pulis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pulis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Pulis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Puli?
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Pulis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Pulis?
Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pulis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Pulis?
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Pulis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Puli?
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Pulis are not easy to train.
Is the Morkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Puli?
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Pulis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Morkie or the Puli?
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Pulis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Morkie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Morkie:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puli
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puli that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Puli:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Morkie and how the Puli compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Morkie and of the Puli to other breeds:
Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Korean Jindo Dog Morkie versus Basenji Morkie versus Shihpoo Morkie versus Pharaoh Hound Morkie versus Portuguese Water Dog Morkie versus Japanese Spitz Morkie versus Cockalier Morkie versus Goldador Morkie versus Papipoo Morkie versus Labrador Retriever Morkie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Morkie versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Morkie versus Belgian Tervuren Morkie versus Peek A Poo Morkie versus Saluki Morkie versus Shiloh Shepherd Morkie versus Maltipoo Morkie versus Whoodle Morkie versus American Bulldog Morkie versus American Hairless Terrier Morkie versus Tibetan Terrier Morkie versus Afghan Hound Morkie versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Morkie versus Neapolitan Mastiff
Puli Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puli versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puli versus Great Dane Puli versus Peek A Poo Puli versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puli versus Whippet Puli versus Akita Puli versus Frenchton Puli versus Alaskan Klee Kai Puli versus Chihuahua Puli versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puli versus Brittany Puli versus German Longhaired Pointer Puli versus Morkie Puli versus Bernedoodle Puli versus Dogue de Bordeaux Puli versus Lhasa Apso Puli versus German Wirehaired Pointer Puli versus Hovawart Puli versus American Staffordshire Terrier Puli versus Weimaraner Puli versus Shiranian Puli versus Carolina Dog Puli versus Chinese Shar-Pei Puli versus Welsh Terrier Puli versus Goldador
Conclusion: Morkie versus Puli. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Morkie and the Puli better suits you and your family.