German Pinscher
VS
Pumi
German Pinscher vs Pumi
Compare German Pinscher and Pumi side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
German Pinscher
Pumi
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 50 cm
38 – 47 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
8 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
About Pumi
The Pumi is a medium‑small Hungarian herding dog with a curly, low‑shedding coat, pricked ears, and an alert expression. Intelligent, energetic, and vocal, it excels in dog sports, needs regular mental and physical work, bonds closely with its family, and remains relatively rare.
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