Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Flanders Cattle Dog or Hungarian Herding Terrier or Västgötaspets? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Bouvier des Flandres and Pumi. Which is better: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund?
Name | Bouvier des Flandres | Pumi | Swedish Vallhund |
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Origins | Belgium | Hungary | Sweden |
Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 85 | 162 | 149 |
Reviews | 1 | 3 | 3 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Flanders Cattle Dog Vlaamse Koehond Belgian Cattle Dog |
Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi | Västgötaspets |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Which is the smallest dog, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Large | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Pumi? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund weight comparison: | Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg) | Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg) | 25-35 pounds (11-15 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) | Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg) | 30 pounds (13 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund height comparison: | Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) | Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm) | 12-16 inches (30-40 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm) | Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Which is more expensive? | $1500-$2000 | $500-$1200 | $500-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund intelligence: | Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Trainability
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund trainability comparison. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train. | Pumi dogs are easy to train. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund behavior/temperament comparison: |
Protective Intelligent Loyal Gentle Familiar Rational |
Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy |
Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund social needs comparison: | Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average. | Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Pumi dogs 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. | Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund playfulness comparison: | Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Pumi is a highly playful breed. | Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally. | A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Pumi indoors. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Swedish Vallhund indoors. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Pumi dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Swedish Vallhund dogs 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. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pumi bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Pumi has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund mouthiness comparison: | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Pumi dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Swedish Vallhund dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Pumis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Pumi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Frequent The Swedish Vallhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Life Expectancy
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund lifespan comparison. How long do Bouvier des Flandres, Pumi and Swedish Vallhund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund?
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund energy level comparison: | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Pumi dogs are high-energy dogs. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need. | Pumi dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Pumi dogs don't need too much sleep. | Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund coat comparison: | Rough |
Wiry Dense Curly Wavy | Thick |
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Colors
What are the original Bouvier des Flandres, Pumi and Swedish Vallhund color? |
Black Gray Fawn Brindle Pepper Salt |
Black White 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). |
Black Gray Red Blue White |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or {name3 shedding: | Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately. | Pumi dogs shed moderately. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | Medium ⏺ The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Pumi is an average drooler. | The Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets. | Pumi dogs are generally with other pets. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Which dog is more friendly? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Pumi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Pumi dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? |
Yes Bouvier des Flandres dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Pumi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Swedish Vallhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people. | Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bouvier des Flandres or Pumi or Swedish Vallhund? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund? | Not really Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Pumi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Swedish Vallhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military 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. |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Bouvier des Flandres and Pumi and Swedish Vallhund have? | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Bouvier des Flandres vs Pumi vs Swedish Vallhund Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club |
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