Pumi
Pumi
VS
East European Shepherd
East European Shepherd
Breeds
Pumi
Comparisons
East European Shepherd

Pumi vs East European Shepherd

Compare Pumi and East European Shepherd 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
Pumi
East European Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 47 cm
62 – 72 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
36 – 53 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
East European Shepherd
Giant

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 East European Shepherd
The East European Shepherd is a large, robust working dog from the former Soviet Union, resembling a bigger, squarer German Shepherd. Loyal and protective, it needs firm, fair training, early socialisation, and plenty of structured mental and physical exercise.

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