In our following breed portrait we’ll take you with us Hungary. Here it is Pumi at home, the less well known in this country is.
In fact, it is repeated mistaken for a poodle. Why it is like that?
You will now find out how everything worth knowing about his attitude, upbringing, health and more.
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Size Male: 41 to 47 cm, female: 38 to 44 cmWeightMale: 10 to 15 kg, female: 8 to 13 kgColorsBlack, Silver, White, Auburn, Sand, Gray, Rust, GrizzleLife expectancy12 to 16 yearsOriginHungarycharacter/temperamentactive, lively, barking, loud, protective, reserved, reserved, caringFCI groupGroup 1: herding dogs and cattle dogs, Section 1: shepherd dogs
Look
At first glance, the Pumi can supposedly mistaken for a poodle be – because of the curly fur.
The Pumi has one under that fur muscular and lean body with a deep chest. This is carried by long, slender legs.
The most noticeable feature of the Pumi are the breed-typical prick ears.
These are small and triangular and bent forward about halfway and give the Pumi its mischievous appearance.
The rod of the dog is short and with curly fur equipped and will usually carried curved upwards.
Already knew?
The poodle look is no coincidence. That’s the Pumi actually genetically related to the poodle.
Height Weight
Adult Pumi bitches reach a Height from 38 to 44 centimeters and weigh between 8 and 13 kilograms.
Pumi males are with one Shoulder height from 41 to 47 centimeters and one Weight from 10 to 15 kilograms slightly larger and heavier.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The FCI breed standard allowed at Pumi these a total of eight colors of fur:
- reddish brown
- Black
- grizzly
- Silver
- sand
- White
- rust
- Gray
These colors can be found on one dense and wavy-curly furthat in his Structure slightly shaggy appears.
Under this top coat the Pumi has one dense and cuddly soft undercoat.
Already knew?
Gray is the most common coat color at Pumi. That color only develops over timebecause the puppies come completely black to the world.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The dark brown eyes of Pumi are medium sized and almond shaped and stand relatively far apart.
History & Origin of the Pumi
The Pumi is one Dog breed from Hungary. The beginnings of the breed let up to the 17th/18th century trace back.
The Pumi is probably one Crossbreed between French shepherd dogs and the Hungarian Puli.
In fact, it was up to Racial segregation in 1920 at the Pumi for a Puli.
The FCI recognized the Pumi in 1954 also officially recognized as a breed.
Nature & character of the Pumi
Formerly bred as a working dog, the Pumi is now one popular family dog become.
No wonder, because the fur nose has a extremely caring nature and a strong protective instinct.
In addition, the Pumi is considered very active and playfulguess in terms of children but rather those who already longer from the crawling age are out.
The Pumi builds to its tall people close ties and is presented here as faithful companion.
Be reserved and reserved nature he shows especially strangers opposite, here he can dog who loves to bark loudly become.
Although the Pumi also once stretch out all four paws and relax can, it is considered a breed with a almost restless and exuberant temperament.
This is from a high boldness as well as one high level of cleverness accompanied. Just his wisdom has a influence on upbringing of Pumi.
When it comes to being left alone, it’s with one Alone training of the puppy possible.
However, the Pumi should not all day without its people be at home.
attitude & upbringing
Now we’ll tell you to what extent Size, temperament and character of Pumi on his attitude and upbringing affect.
Upbringing
The upbringing of the Pumi should ideally already take place with the puppy – and of course with loving leadership and consistency.
You should pay special attention to this clever beings lay and it take advantage of you.
Because the Pumi is considered very docile and has one high comprehension.
So he learns very quickly and is here most of the time also very reasonable and obedient traveling.
attitude
When it comes to his new four walls, the Pumi can be in a feel just as comfortable in a city apartment as in a house with a garden.
Of course he should sufficient outdoor exercise get, because the Pumi has one high level of movement.
Also the brainwork allowed in this breed don’t fall short.
Because he is Pumi bored and has no suitable employmenthe can his Energy on your furniture or shoes drain.
Health & Care
What do you actually have to do with the Health and Care of the Pumi observe? Is there … here illnesses or health problems?
In the following lines you will find out most important answers on these topics.
Life expectancy
The Pumi has one Life expectancy from 12 to 16 years.
Health
We have regarding Pumi’s health happy news for you: there lie no diseases and problems typical of the breed before.
In some representatives of the breed can coat and skin problems occur, but usually easy to handle are available.
Caution is good, control is better – this can be seen, among other things, in the Annual routine check-ups of your Pumi by the vet use.
But also these things you should not forget, because they can each other positive for the Pumi’s health and life expectancy affect:
- parasite protection against worms, fleas, ticks & Co.
- vaccination protection & regular booster vaccinations
- age and species-appropriate Nourishment
General Grooming & Grooming
Also the general care – so the Control of sensitive and inflammation-prone parts of the body – can support robust dog health.
The focus here is on paws/claws, the mouth/teeththe Anus as well as the Eyes and the ears of the dog.
Does the Pumi suit me?
You want to live with a Pumi now? Then use the following statements to answer the question: «Is the Pumi right for me?»
- You are looking for one caring dog with protective instincts.
- you are looking for one active and lively dog for joint activities.
- you are looking for one athletic dogwho you at jogging & co. accompanied.
- You are looking for a dog with a exuberant temper.
It is also important that you sufficient time and leisure for your Pumi, so that he has a happy and healthy life by your side can lead.
Also, don’t forget that you for the next 12 to 16 years not just the emotional one Responsibility for a dog, but also some costs approach you.
Pumi fun facts
Finally, we have a few more fascinating fun facts about Pumi put together for you.
pumi puppies from a reputable breeder cost around €1,000.
The plural form of pumi is pumik.
The Pumi is one of three Hungarian herding dog breeds. The other two are the Puli and the Mudito which the Pumi is also related.
It is rumored that the name Pumi derived from the German word «pummel». is.
More likely, however, is that the name on Pomeranians and the Pomeranian refers.
In Hungary does the pumi have the Nicknames Bohócwhat to do with clown translate.
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