Pumi vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Pumi and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Pumi
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
38 – 47 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Pumi
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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