Pumi
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Pumi vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Pumi and King Charles Spaniel 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
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 47 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
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
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
King Charles Spaniel
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 King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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