Breed comparison
Pumi vs Pyrenean Shepherd
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Pyrenean Shepherd5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness5
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective5
3Barking4
1Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Shedding: the Pyrenean Shepherd scores 3 out of 5, the Pumi 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Pumi if you want less dog hair, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Pyrenean Shepherd if you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.