Puli vs Pumi
Compare Puli and Pumi: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Puli
VS
Pumi
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Puli
Pumi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
38 – 42 cm
38 – 47 cm
Weight
13 – 17 kg
8 – 15 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Puli
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Pumi
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Puli
The Puli is a compact Hungarian herding dog, agile and athletic beneath its famous corded “mop‑like” coat. Intelligent, independent and lively, it bonds closely with family, needs consistent training, substantial mental and physical exercise, and dedicated, specialized coat care.
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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