Irish Terrier vs Pumi
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Pumi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Pumik.
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
15-19 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
22-29 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Origin Country
Ireland
Hungary
Origin Year
1875 AD
1935 AD
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Irish Terrier
Pumi
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Corded
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Irish Terrier
Pumi
