Comparison: Puli and Pumi

Puli and Pumi are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Puli	Pumi
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Hungary	Hungary
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	36–45 cm	38–47 cm
Weight	10–15 kg	8–15 kg
Recognition features	Dense coat forming cords, round-looking head with eyes almost hidden Square build, tail curled forward over the back Black, grey, fawn with a black mask, or pearl white	Square build, long head with an elongated muzzle Semi-erect ears, upper third folding forward Curly, tufted solid-coloured coat; constantly in motion
Coat	Coarser topcoat and finer undercoat form tufts and cords with age (longest, 20–30 cm, on loin and croup); black, grey, fawn with a mask, or pearl white.	Wavy to curly, elastic and dense coat of 4–7 cm forming tufts, over a soft undercoat; grey in various shades, black, fawn or white, always intense and solid.
Purpose	A medium-sized Hungarian herding dog, today also a companion and sport dog.	A lively Hungarian terrier-type herding dog, also used against vermin and as a companion.

Breed page: Puli · Breed page: Pumi

Learn to recognise this breed and many more

In the Dogtice quiz you practise breeds on photos and see the differences between look-alike breeds.

Try the demo quizComing soon to Google Play

The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.