Pumi
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Pumi vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Pumi and Standard Schnauzer 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 47 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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