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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
Popularity Rank	53	110	162
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi breeds.	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Spits Spitske Spitzke	Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi? Compare adult weight ranges.	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 Range Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Find price differences between these breeds.	$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

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed ranks highest?	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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is easiest to train?	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.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most alert?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most protective?	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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi? Compare temperaments.	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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most vocal?	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.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most playful?	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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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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.
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Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most flexible?	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.
Alone Time Tolerance 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 Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has lowest bite risk?	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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has the strongest bite?	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

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed lives longest?	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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which handles climate changes best?	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has fewer health issues?	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.
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Vet Care Frequency 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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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

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which breed is most active?	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.
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Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which needs most food?	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

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. What colors are available?	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 Requirements Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which requires most maintenance?	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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which drools 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has least natural smell?	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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fluffy Soft Thick	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
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.
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Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best with kids?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility 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
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.
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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 Capability Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best suited for water work?	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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has most military use?	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

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	3-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. What's recommended?	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.

Papillon vs Schipperke vs Pumi Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. How are they classified internationally?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Schipperke, and Pumi. Which has most recognition?	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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