Grooming cost reference
Puli grooming prices
What it actually costs to groom, board, and train a Puli - a medium-sized breed with a curly coat, groomed weekly.
- $77–$119
- Full groom Above-average cost
- $49–$77
- Bath & brush Above-average cost
- $17–$25
- Nail trim Above-average cost
- 25–35 lb
- medium · curly coat
AKC coat cost desk
Sheet PULI · Puli
- FREQ-WEEK Weekly cadence
- RANK-LOWER #109/140 AKC
- PHOTO-FINISH ±0.00× Poodle
- ANNUAL-$5096 ~$5,096/yr groom
- BOOK-FULL 7/7 fields
Nearest coat/cost peer: Poodle (+ 0 coat-complexity points)
Mid-pack AKC sheet: check the stamps against what a salon quotes before treating this desk as a price.
Coat/cost neighbourhood around Puli
Puli care affordability score
This 0-100 score rolls up Puli's national standing across 4 of 4 tracked cost/complexity measures -- grooming, boarding, training cost, and coat & care complexity. Any measure without data simply drops out, with its weight redistributed rather than the score deflating; every measure is on file for Puli on this build, so that redistribution never triggers.
21/100
Percentile-weighted across 4 of 4 measures
- Grooming cost
- F $98
ranks at the 31st percentile across all tracked breeds (higher = more affordable/easier care)
- Boarding cost
- D $45/night
nationwide percentile 39 for this measure (a higher number means easier, cheaper care)
- Training cost
- F $75/session
nationwide percentile 0 for this measure (a higher number means easier, cheaper care)
- Coat & care complexity
- F 1.40×
0th percentile nationwide (higher = more affordable/easier care)
Each measure is benchmarked against every breed that reports it in PlainPetCare's current price model. This is a cost/complexity score, not a veterinary or health rating -- weighted grooming 35%, boarding 25%, coat/care complexity 25%, training 15%.
What this means: Puli sits in the 61st percentile of modelled grooming cost depth across published breeds. This reflects coat complexity and service scope, not a quality or virtue ranking.
Puli vs all breeds by full-groom midpoint
Where this breed's modelled full-groom midpoint sits among every published breed (price depth, not a virtue ranking)
$98 54th of 140 higher than 86 of 140 breeds
Breeds, banded by modelled full-groom midpoint
Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more breeds. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source PlainPetCare grooming price model · 2026
Mid-pack groom board for Puli (medium · curly)
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Bath & Brush | $49-$77 |
| Overnight Boarding | $35-$55 |
| De-shedding Treatment | $56-$91 |
| Flea Bath & Treatment | $49-$77 |
| Full Groom | $77-$119 |
| Nail Trim | $17-$25 |
| Teeth Brushing | $14-$21 |
| Training Session | $50-$100 |
Grooming guide: Puli
Distinctive corded coat forms naturally. Some owners clip for easier care.
In practice that means a weekly grooming cadence for most Puli owners - the curly coat sheds or mats fast enough that spacing sessions further apart lets tangles or loose fur build up between visits.
Placing Puli on the national groom ladder
Among 42 medium breeds, Puli is #34 by weight and #36 by AKC popularity. Coat multiplier 1.40× versus a band average of 1.22, about 0.18 above peers, so finishing time and de-matting risk sit on the expensive side of this size band.
Continue with the breed cost guide or the grooming-price walkthrough when you need cadence context beyond this AKC sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Puli rank among PlainPetCare breeds?
According to the American Kennel Club popularity rankings used on /breeds, Puli ranks #109 of 140 published breeds (most popular first). That order follows the /breeds table (popularity_rank ASC); corpus placement is documented on the methodology page.
How much does it cost to groom a Puli?
A full groom for a Puli typically costs $77-$119. The exact price varies with coat condition, local market, and which groomer you choose. Puli dogs are medium-sized with a curly coat.
How often should a Puli be groomed?
Puli dogs should be groomed weekly. They have a curly coat. Distinctive corded coat forms naturally.
What grooming services does a Puli need?
A Puli typically needs Bath & Brush, Overnight Boarding, De-shedding Treatment, Flea Bath & Treatment, Full Groom, Nail Trim, Teeth Brushing, Training Session. As a medium-sized breed weighing 25-35 lbs with a curly coat, consistent professional grooming keeps the coat healthy and easy to manage.
How much is a bath for a Puli?
A bath for a Puli typically costs $49-$77. Shampooing, drying, and a basic brush-out are typically included; groomer and location move the price.
Related breeds
Nationwide breeds with similar coat work or AKC rank
Near-mean coat peers · 1.40× here
Similar AKC popularity · #109 here
Every figure on PlainPetCare is rendered directly from AKC breed data and industry pet-service pricing surveys, no number is typed in by an editor. Puli's sheet models size/coat against national grooming-rate tiers (#109 of 140 · curly), not metro BLS indexes. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.
Sources: AKC breed standards for Puli; BLS regional cost-of-living (verify →); published national grooming-chain surveys. Methodology · grooming-price guide.
Disclaimer: Puli figures are modelled national estimates for budgeting only, not a salon quote or veterinary advice. Confirm with a local provider before booking.