Pumi

The Pumi breed is affectionate with the family and has a cheerful disposition. They are typically timid and suspicious of strangers and this makes them a good watchdog. They do best in a home with older considerate children. Pumi's have a tendency to be dog aggressive. This breed is always alert, energetic, willful, and intelligent. The Pumi will become bored, lonely, and destructive if they do not receive sufficient attention or have a job to do. This breed is independent, extremely bold, always restless, and noisy.

The Pumi came into being during the 17th to the 18th century in Hungary by crossbreeding the primitive Puli with imported German and French dogs of Terrier type with prick ears. It has been recognised as an independent breed at the beginning of the 20th century.

Pumi's are not recommended for apartment living due to their high activity level and tendency to bark incessantly. They do best in a farm setting with work to do. The Pumi excels in fly-ball and herding. Pumi's enjoy playing a game of fetch and make good jogging companions provided they are securely leashed.

Attention, exercise, job or activity to do, socialization and training.

The Pumi requires weekly combing of the coat. Bathing should only be done when necessary. Professional grooming must be done every three months and removing excess hair from the ears is recommended. Due to the rarity of this breed and limited intervention by humans, the Pumi has no known health issues.

It's a dog relatively easy to train. It is smart and intelligent and it easily understands what is asked. Being a loud dog it needs to be thought when to shut up .

It needs a brushingweekly andmore intense during the moulting period.

For show purposes, the Pumi's wiry/curly coat must dry naturally, so it doesn't appear to be fluffed or blown, which would obscure the curls. Some trimming and stripping are needed. The coat needs to be combed out about once a week to avoid matting. Pumik