Pumi

Pumi – in motion — Photo: Schenda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Pumi – head — Photo: Marcus Hansson, CC BY 2.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Hungary
Category	Medium
Height at withers	38–47 cm
Weight	8–15 kg

Recognition features

Square build, long head with an elongated muzzle
Semi-erect ears, upper third folding forward
Curly, tufted solid-coloured coat; constantly in motion

Purpose

A lively Hungarian terrier-type herding dog, also used against vermin and as a companion.

History

The Pumi arose in Hungary in the 17th–18th century by crossing the primitive Puli with imported prick-eared German and French terrier types. It was recognised as a separate breed at the beginning of the 20th century.

Coat

Wavy to curly, elastic and dense coat of 4–7 cm forming tufts, over a soft undercoat; grey in various shades, black, fawn or white, always intense and solid.

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