The Pumi originates from Hungary and is a herding dog who is intelligent, alert, agile, and extremely devoted to its family.

It has the tendency to closely bond with one member of the family and is of medium size at 15 to 18 inches tall at the shoulders.

It has an average litter size of between 3 and 6 and an average life span of 11 to 13 years.

They have a medium-long thick coat with curling hair and requires regular brushing though they do not shed.

They get along well with other dogs and animals and usually has no problems with children as long as they are brought up with them. They require a lot of strenuous exercise.