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Name	Papillon	Schipperke	Pumi
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Belgium	Hungary
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Spits Spitske Spitzke	Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Schipperke or Schipperke? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$600-$1000	$500-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pumi dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.	Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful	Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Schipperke dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Schipperke dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Pumi is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	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 Papillon indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schipperke 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pumi bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pumi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi mouthiness comparison:	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pumi dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke 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.
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Life Expectancy Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Schipperke and Pumi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi energy level comparison:	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pumi dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.	Pumi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pumi dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi coat comparison:	Feathered	Fluffy Soft Thick	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy
Colors What are the original Papillon, Schipperke and Pumi color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot	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).
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Papillon or Schipperke or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.	Pumi dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pumi is an average drooler. See more.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schipperke 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schipperke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Papillon or Schipperke or Pumi? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pumi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Papillon and Schipperke and Pumi have?	2-4 puppies	3-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	No data available	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

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