Pumi vs Whippet Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Herding Terrier or Snap Dog?

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Name	Pumi	Whippet
Origins	Hungary	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	162	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pumi vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Pumi vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Pumi or Whippet? Is the Pumi bigger than the Whippet breed? Is a Pumi smaller than a Whippet?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Pumi or Whippet? Pumi vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pumi or Whippet? Is a Pumi taller than a Whippet?	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Pumi vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pumi or Whippet? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Pumi and Whippet?	$500-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Pumi or Whippet?	Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Pumi vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Pumi or Whippet smarter? Which is best? Pumi vs Whippet intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Pumi vs Whippet trainability comparison. What's the difference between Pumi vs Whippet?	Pumi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pumi or Whippet?	Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pumi or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Pumi vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pumi or Whippet? Pumi vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Pumi vs Whippet?	Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pumi vs Whippet?	High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Pumi vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Pumi vs Whippet?	Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Pumi vs Whippet? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pumi vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pumi vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Pumi is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pumi vs Whippet?	A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pumi or Whippet?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pumi vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pumi or Whippet?	Pumi 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 vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Pumi vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pumi vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pumi vs Whippet?	Pumis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pumi vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pumi vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Pumi vs Whippet?	Frequent The Pumi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Pumi vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Pumi and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Pumi and Whippet?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pumi vs Whippet?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Pumi vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pumi or Whippet? Pumi vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Pumi dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pumi vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pumi or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pumi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pumi or Whippet?	Pumi dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pumi vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pumi or Whippet? Does the Pumi breed eat more than the Whippet breed?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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? Pumi vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pumi vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pumi vs Whippet coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Pumi and Whippet color? Pumi vs Whippet color comparison:	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 Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pumi or Whippet? Pumi vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pumi or Whippet? Do Pumi dogs shed more than Whippet dogs?	Pumi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pumi or Whippet?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pumi vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pumi or Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Pumi vs Whippet?	The Pumi is an average drooler. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pumi vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pumi or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Pumi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pumi or Whippet?	Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pumi or Whippet?	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pumi or Whippet? Can a Pumi and a Whippet be friends? Do Pumi dogs get along with Whippet dogs?	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Pumi vs Whippet?	Yes Pumi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pumi vs Whippet 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Pumi or Whippet? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Pumi vs Whippet?	Not really Pumi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.
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.

Pumi vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Pumi and Whippet have? Pumi vs Whippet litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pumi vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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