Dog breed
Pumi
Medium-sized, agile Hungarian herding dog known for its whimsical, terrier-like expression, distinctive corkscrew-curled coat, and high-set semi-erect ears with an alert, lively attitude
- Life span
- 12–13 years
- Origin
- Hungary
Profile
Important information
- Species / Genre
- Dog
- Life span
- 12–13 years
- Temperament
- Intelligent, energetic, alert, playful, loyal, confident
- Origin
- Hungary
- Breed group
- Herding
- Weight
- 10–13 kg
- Height
- 41–47 cm
About
Pumi
Description
Medium-sized, agile Hungarian herding dog known for its whimsical, terrier-like expression, distinctive corkscrew-curled coat, and high-set semi-erect ears with an alert, lively attitude
History
Developed in Hungary during the 17th-18th centuries from crossbreeding the native Puli with German and French herding dogs and terriers. Used as versatile farm dogs for herding cattle, sheep, and swine
Temperament
Personality traits
Intelligent
energetic
alert
playful
loyal
confident
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