Comparison: Pumi and Standard Schnauzer

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

Pumi
Photo: Schenda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Standard Schnauzer
Photo: LoProject09, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
PumiStandard Schnauzer
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originHungaryGermany
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers38–47 cm45–50 cm
Weight8–15 kg14–20 kg
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Square build, long head with an elongated muzzle
  • Semi-erect ears, upper third folding forward
  • Curly, tufted solid-coloured coat; constantly in motion
  • Wiry salt-and-pepper or black coat
  • Prominent moustache and bushy brows
  • Square medium-sized build
CoatWavy 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.Hard wiry coat with dense undercoat; salt-and-pepper or black.
PurposeA lively Hungarian terrier-type herding dog, also used against vermin and as a companion.The original German farm dog that guarded the yard and killed rats; the foundation of the other schnauzers.

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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.