Page 67 - (DK) The Dog Encyclopedia

WORKING DOGS

Pumi Dense, wiry
tufts on ears
HEIGHT 15–19in (38–47cm) Cream Small, white markings may
WEIGHT 18–33lb (8–15kg) Gray occur on chest and toes.
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years Gold

Developed in Hungary during
the 18th century, the Pumi is a
Narrow, Black
cross between the Hungarian Puli terrierlike
head High-set tail
(below) and terrier-type dogs from
Germany and France. An excellent
herder of livestock and a good
all-around farm dog, the Pumi has
proved to be equally successful
as a house dog. Bold and restless,
this breed thrives on action.

Thick,
curly coat
Well-muscled,
lean body

Hungarian Puli

HEIGHT 14–17in (36–44cm) White May have small, white
WEIGHT 22–33lb (10–15kg) Gray markings on chest and feet.
Small, black
LIFE SPAN Over 12 years Fawn
nose
Thought to have been brought
into central Europe by the Eyes covered by Profusely coated
nomadic Magyar tribes of long, corded coat tail curls over back
Asia, the Hungarian Puli was
traditionally used as a herding Straight,
muscular back
dog. Affectionate and quick
to learn, it makes a good
family pet but gets bored
easily without fun and Black
company. Its corded coat
needs special attention.

Coat forms
long cords

Short,
round feet

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