Pumi
Country/Date of Origin: Hungary/1800s
The Pumi began to emerge as a separate breed from lines of the more ancient Hungarian Puli in the late nineteenth century. The Puli is a long haired sheep dog while the Pumi is a herding terrier with a medium long coat. The terrier characteristics are an essential part of the Pumi- both physically and temperamentally. In 1920 they appeared as a regional variety at a Hungarian show and in 1923 appeared as a separate breed. It has never, however, attained the popularity of its parent breed. The Pumi is a versatile herder, taking responsibility for sheep, geese and pigs in its homeland.
FCI Group: 1
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AKC Group: Miscellaneous
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- Height: 13-19 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 18-29 pounds
- Ears are pricked and curl over at the tips. They are not altered
- Tail is set high forming a loose curl over the back or it is carried horizontally
- In Hungary the tail is usually cropped to 2/3rd's of its original length to give the dog a more terrier-like appearance
Personality:
- Super intelligent, self assertive
- Pumis are intensely curious. Nothing escapes their attention. Nothing
- The terrier's passion for rat hunting lives in the Pumi
- It is not possible to exhaust a Pumi. They bubble with energy
- Pumis have a real sense of humor, which is probably a valuable asset for a pig herder
Coat:
- The coat is medium in length and curly , not long and corded like the other sheepdogs of Hungary
- Any color is acceptable as long as it is a solid color. Parti coloring is not permitted. Gray is the most common color but a rusty-brown and a pale sandy-yellow are fairly frequently seen. Pure white and pure black are quite rare
- The Pumi coat does not mat
Health Concerns:
- A robust and hardy dog that can be kept indoors or out
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