Are Pumis easy to train?

Pumis have high trainability. They are known for being lively, alert, intelligent. They respond well to positive reinforcement training.

Are Pumis good with children?

Pumis have high compatibility with children. As with any breed, supervision and proper introductions are recommended.

How much exercise does a Pumi need?

Pumis have high energy levels. 1-2 hours daily. Active exercise and dog sports recommended.

How long do Pumis live?

The average lifespan of a Pumi is 12-13 years with proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary check-ups.

Pastoral group · Hungary

Pumi

Also called Hungarian Pumi, Pumik (plural).

What makes them remarkable

This Hungarian herder worked with cattle and pigs as well as sheep.

Lively
Alert
Intelligent
Ready to Work
Vocal

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Size: Medium
Weight: 10 to 13 kg22 to 29 lb
Lives: 12 to 13 years
Energy: High
Trains: High
Barks: High

Training

Training a Pumi

Pastoral breeds. Give the brain a job or it will find one. Chasing, nipping and fixating are the breed doing its work.

High Energy
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Seemingly endless energy, needs significant daily exercise and mental stimulation.
Vocal Nature
Very vocal breed, accept some barking but teach "quiet" command early.
Quick Learner
Highly trainable and loves to work, excels in agility and obedience.

The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.

Add your Pumi and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.

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Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.

At home

Living with one

Bred to herd and guard livestock. Watchful, responsive, and wired to control movement.

Gets on with

ChildrenHigh
Other dogsModerate
StrangersModerate
CatsModerate

Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.

Exercise: 1-2 hours daily. Active exercise and dog sports recommended.
Grooming: Moderate. Curly coat needs combing every few weeks, no cording.
Drool: Low
Coat: Curly, Medium length, Not corded like PuliBlack, Grey, Fawn, White
In a flat: Needs more space than a flat gives.

Health

Things to ask a breeder or vet about

Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition common in active breeds
Patellar Luxation
Moderate
Kneecap displacement

Where they come from

History

Developed in Hungary in the 17th-18th century by crossing Puli with French and German herding dogs. Used for driving cattle, sheep, and pigs. The distinctive curly coat and erect ears set it apart from the Puli.