Pumi
VS
Toy Poodle
Pumi vs Toy Poodle
Compare Pumi and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 47 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
8 – 15 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
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
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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