Pumi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Pumi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed comes from Hungary, developed from the Puli with terrier-type dogs; it is a medium-sized herding dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs), Section 1 (Sheepdogs), without working trial; its use is herding (standard no. 56).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 41–47 cm for dogs and 38–44 cm for bitches (AKC 16–18½ in dogs, 15–17½ in bitches); weight is 10–15 kg for dogs and 8–13 kg for bitches (AKC 27–29 lb dogs, 22–24 lb bitches).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is wavy and curly, forming corkscrews or curls and never smooth or corded, made of harsh guard hair over a soft undercoat and standing 1½–3 inches off the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are black, white, and shades of grey, plus fawn from pale cream to red; a small white chest mark and white toe tips are allowed, but a multicolour pattern or patches are barred.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is lively, alert, intelligent, bold and eager for work, yet reserved with strangers; FCI also calls the dog restless, very bold and rather noisy.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any departure from the standard is a fault, with extra weight given to features that separate the Pumi from the Puli (head, ears, tail, coat).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include height more than ½ inch outside the range, prick or hanging ears, and any multicolour pattern or patches (such as black-and-tan, piebald or parti-colour); FCI also disqualifies aggressive or overly shy dogs, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, a round Puli-like head, strongly defined stop, missing teeth, faulty mouth, and a smooth or multicoloured coat.