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Pumi
IntermediateA Hungarian herding dog born from crosses of the Puli with terrier types. Highly active, courageous and expressive.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜26℃
Lifespan
12-13 years
Size
Height 38-47cm / Weight 8-15kg
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily.
About
The Pumi is a terrier-type Hungarian herding dog created in the 17th-18th centuries by crossing the native Puli with prick-eared terrier types from Germany and France, recognized as a breed in the early 20th century. With its bent-tipped upright ears and curly wavy coat in solid colors, it is very courageous, restless and expressive, needing generous daily exercise and mental work.
Basic Info
Origin
Hungary
Lifespan
12-13 years
Size
Height 38-47cm / Weight 8-15kg
Temperature
15〜26℃
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily.
Care Guide
Temperament
Very courageous, active and expressive. Somewhat wary of strangers.
Exercise
60-90 min of exercise daily. Channel its energy into dog sports and mental games.
Coat Care
Curly, wavy coat. Brush 2-3 times weekly.
Origin
Hungary
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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