Sheltie vs Pumi
Compare the Sheltie to the Pumi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Pumik.
Sheltie
Pumi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
15-19 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
22-29 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Pumi
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Hungary
Origin Year
1909 AD
1935 AD
Sheltie
Pumi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Pumi
Sheltie
Pumi
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Pumi
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Pumi
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
Pumi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Pumi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Pumi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Pumi
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Sheltie
Pumi
Sheltie
Pumi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Sheltie
Pumi
