Puli vs Pumi

Compare the Puli to the Pumi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pulik and Pumik.

Puli vs Pumi
Puli
Pumi
Puli
Pumi
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General Details
Puli
Pumi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-18 Inches
15-19 Inches
Weight
22-33 Pounds
22-29 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Puli
Pumi
Origin Country
Hungary
Hungary
Origin Year
900 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
Puli
Pumi
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Puli
Pumi
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Puli
Pumi
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Puli
Pumi
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Puli
Pumi
Coat Maintenance
Very High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Puli
Pumi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Puli
Pumi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Puli
Pumi
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Puli
Pumi
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Puli
Pumi
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Multifocal Retinal Atrophy
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Degenerative myelopathy
Primary lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Puli
Pumi
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Curly
Double
Corded
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Puli
Pumi
Breed Colors
Black
Silver
White
Black
Fawn
Gray
White
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