Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pumi	Rat Terrier	Schapendoes
Origins	Hungary	United States	Netherlands
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	162	97	336
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Other Names	Hungarian Pumi, Hungarian Herding Terrier	American Rat Terrier, Ratting Terrier, Decker Giant, RT, Rat, Rattie	Dutch Schapendoes, Nederlandse Schapendoes
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$500-$1200	$300-$500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Standard: 12-35 pounds (5.5-16 kg)	26-55 pounds (12-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)	Standard: 23.5 pounds (5.10.5 kg)	40.5 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)	Standard: 14-23 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	15-19 inches (40-50 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)	Standard: 18.5 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	17 inches (45 cm)

Hair & Care - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Coat	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy	Dense Shiny	Thick
Colors	White Black Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time) Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a trace of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable).	Tan Brown White Blue Tricolor Black	Brown Tricolor Blue Gray White Black
Grooming	Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Rat Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Schapendoes doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pumis shed moderately.	Rat Terriers shed above average.	Schapendoess shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Temperament	Active Lively Reserved Intelligent Protective Vocal Alert Restless Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Sensitive Noisy	Affectionate Inquisitive Loving Alert Lively	Attentive Friendly Lively Courageous Intelligent Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Pumi's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Rat Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Schapendoes's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Pumis are easy to train.	Rat Terriers are quite easy to train.	Schapendoess are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pumi is a highly playful breed.	Rat Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Schapendoes is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pumis are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pumis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rat Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Schapendoess are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pumis need a lot of social interaction.	Rat Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Schapendoess are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Pumi is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Rat Terrier barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Schapendoes rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Pumis are one of the best watchdogs.	Rat Terriers are average watchdogs.	Schapendoess are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pumis strongly protect their territory.	Rat Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Schapendoess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pumi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rat Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schapendoes has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pumis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rat Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schapendoess have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pumis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Rat Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Schapendoess tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Pumis have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Rat Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Schapendoess have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Pumis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Rat Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Pumis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rat Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schapendoess adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pumis tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rat Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Schapendoess do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Stranger Friendly	Pumis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Rat Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pumis are kid-friendly dogs.	Rat Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pumis are average friendly towards cats.	Rat Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pumis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rat Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rat Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schapendoes is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rat Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Schapendoess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pumis are generally with other pets.	Rat Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Schapendoess are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Pumis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Rat Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Schapendoess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Pumi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rat Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schapendoes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Health Issues	Pumis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rat Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Schapendoess tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Degenerative Myelopathy Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Primary Lens Luxation	Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	15-18 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Pumis are high energy dogs.	Rat Terriers are high energy dogs.	Schapendoess have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Pumis need quite a lot of exercise.	Rat Terriers have an average exercise need.	Schapendoess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Pumis don't need too much sleep.	Rat Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Schapendoess sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	No set	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	High: The Schapendoes breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rat Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Schapendoes has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pumi is an average drooler.	The Rat Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Schapendoes is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Pumi vs Rat Terrier vs Schapendoes

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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