Pumi
Pumi
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German Spitz – Kleinspitz
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breeds
Pumi
Comparisons
German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Pumi vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Compare Pumi and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 47 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small

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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.

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