Pumi
Also called Hungarian Pumi and Hungarian Sheepdog
- Great with kids
- Barks a lot
The Pumi is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Hungary for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, energetic, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 18–33 lb (8–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–19 in (38–47 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Western Hungary, Hungary
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Bold
Intelligent
Lively
Suspicious of strangers
Vocal
Coat colours
Black, fawn, gray (various shades) and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) | 18–29 lb (8–13 kg) |
| Height | 16–19 in (41–47 cm) | 15–17 in (38–44 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Pumi
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Pumi - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Pumi FCI-Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Pumi | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Pumi dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Pumi Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Pumi Dog Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).