Pumi

Active

Intelligent

Lively

Protective

Reserved

Vocal

Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm)

Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)

Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg)

Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)

Black

Gray

Silver

Grizzle

Rust

Sand

Average $2000 - $3000 USD

The Pumi is a more rare breed of dog with few breeders in North America. The average price for a puppy will be somewhere between $2,000 - $3,000 per puppy. It could be more or it could be less, depending on the breeder, where the breeder lives, shipping costs and the genetic's of the puppy.

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The Pumi is not recommended for apartment life. This is not a town dog and will be happiest where it has work for it to do for the family. This breed can sleep and live outdoors but also likes to be near their family and master.

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Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

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This breed needs a lot of exercise. They are outdoor dogs and will be at their best living on a farm where they will find enough work to do for themselves, such as guarding the entrance and keeping the livestock together.

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Moderate Maintenance: The coat of the Pumi is easy to groom. The braided, medium-length coat does not mat easily. An occasional combing and brushing will keep it looking nice. Remove excess hair from inside the ears. Showing the dog requires special grooming.

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Hypoallergenic: NoPumis are a healthy breed with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, but Pumis have been known to live up to 19 years. Known medical problems are patella luxation and canine hip dysplasia.

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Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often!

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The Pumi will enjoy playing catch, chasing Frisbees, and will excel in agility skills classes.

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The Pumi is a lively, medium-sized herding dog with Terrier characteristics. Its Terrier character is most obvious in its head, which has an elongated foreface and semi-prick ears. It is a square breed, with a good amount of leg and a medium length, wavy coat that forms curls. The Pumi comes in a variety of solid colors.

The Pumi is a bold, active dog with a rather restless temperament. He can be a little suspicious towards strangers. The breed is constantly on the alert and looking for action, and can be rather noisy. Shyness is untypical of the breed.

The Pumi came into being during the 17th to the 18th century in Hungary by cross breeding the primitive Puli with imported German and French Terrier type breeds with prick ears. It has been recognized as an independent breed since the beginning of the 20th century. The Pumi was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996.