Pumi. FCI Standard N56, Group 1

Origin: Hungary

Utilisation:

Herding dog of terrier type. Also suitable for herding larger types of animals.His scenting ability is well developed. Has excellently proved his worth when
combating wild beasts of prey and rodents. Excellent pet, can definitely be kept indoors. Needs plenty of exercise. Is an excellent companion and sporting dog.

Historical summary:

The pumi came into being during the 17th to the 18th century in Hungary by crossbreeding the primitive puli with imported German and French dogs of terrier
type with prick ears. It has been recognised as an independent breed at the beginning of the 20th century.

General appearance:

The pumi is a cheerful, medium sized herding dog of terrier type. His terrier character is most obvious in his head. The forface is elongated and the upper third
of the otherwise prick ears is bending forward. The most attractive and at the same time the funniest body part of the pumi is his head. His farcical pom-pom-ears
look, the adorable yet naughty facial expression immediately arouses a sense of attraction in the observer. The confirmation is sqaure. Because of his constant
alertness, his neck carriage is higher than normal. The wavy coat of medium length forms curls. The pumi can have various but must always be of one solid colour.

Temperament:

This rather lively herding dog has a restless temperament. Extremely bold, a little suspicious towards strangers. Asa result of his sensible behaviour, his liveliness
and his expressiveness, he attacts attention always and everywhere. The pumi is rather noisy. His whole appearance embodies thirst for action and because of
his restlessness and activity, all parts of his body are constantly on the move. He is always active and ready for duty. A shy or phlegmatic behaviour are untypical
of the breed.

Important proportions:

The body length is equal to the height at the withers.

The dept of the brisket is slightly less than half of the heigth at the withers.

The length of the muzzle is slightly less than half of the Total length of the head.

The length of the neck is equal to the length of the head and is 45% of the heigth at the withers.

Head:

Relatively long and narrow. The shape of the head is characterised by the elongated muzzle.

Cranial region:

Skull: The top of the head is relatively broad and domed. The long forehead is only slightly domed and flat seen from the side. The superciliary ridges are
moderately developed.

Stop: Barely perceptible, the forehead running an almost straight line between the eyebrows toward the bridge of the nose.

Facial region:

Nose: Narrow, bluntly cut-of. Always black in all coat colours.

Muzzle: The bridge of the nose is straight. The elongated facial region tapers towards the nose but is never pointed.

Lips: Tight-fitting to the teeth, dark pigmented.

Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaws. The strong, well developed teeth are white. Regular, complete scissors bite according to the dentition formula.

Cheeks: Well muscled.

Eyes: Set moderately wide apart, slightly oblique. Medium sized, oval dark Brown slit-eyes. The expression is lively and intelligent. The eye-lids are tight and
close-fitting to the eyeballs and well pigmented.

Ears: The upright ears are set on high, the upper third of the ears bending forward. The medium sized, even ears show a reverse V-shape. They show alert
reactions to all stimulations. Although the ears of the pumi are set on high, they are still not place don top of the skull but start taking shape behind the cranial region
of the skull. The outer ears are very large and strong, using muscle to hold the ears upright.

Neck: Of medium lenght, little arched, well muscled, forming an angle of 50 to 55 dgrees to the horizontal. The skin at the throat is tight, dry without folds.
A pumi with a neck too long is usually of a loose constitution.

Body: Well developed muscles, dry, exceptionally taut and tough. The breed is particularly lean and of harmonous appearance. The lenght of the body is the same
as the height at withers therefore the body of the pumi is quadratic. The withers are definitely protruding, long and sloping backwards. The blades are steep.
The back is short and straight. The croup is short slightly cut off, but suitable broad.

The relative proportions of the back: loin: croup is: 2:1:1

Tail: The high set tail forms a wide cicle above the croup. The hair on the underside of the tail is 7 to 12 cm long, wiry standing apart, with little undercoat. A natural
stumpy tail or tail docking is not permitted. It is important that the tail be definitely upright and not to lie across the croup. Even if tight, it should still form a small cicle
with a whole in the middle with a diameter of the least inch. Crscent-shaped tail carriage is no longer desirable.

Limbs:

Forequarters: The front legs, placed under the forechest, support the body like pillars. They are vertical, parallel and not too wide apart.

Shoulders: The shoulder blade is long and a little steep. Angle to the horizontal is approximately 55 degrees. The points of the shoulder blades are placed vertically
above the deepest point of the brisket.

Upper arm: Short and well muscled. The shoulder blade and upper arm form an angle of 100 to 110 degrees.

Elbows: Close-fitting to the body.

Forearm: Long, gaunt.

Pastern: Steep

Forefeet: Rounded cat feet with well-knit toes.

Hindquarters: The hindlegs are very strong. Seen from the side, they are somewhat extended beyond the rear. Seen from behind, the legs are parallel, straight,
standing neither too narrow nor too wide apart.

Upper thigh: Muscular, long, sloping to the rear.

Stifle: On the same level as the elbows.

Lower thigh: Long, dry.

Hock: The hock is lean whit clean outlines.

Metatarsus: Short, steep

Hind feet: Like forefeet. Dewclaws are not desired.

Coat:

The wavy, curly coat forms tufts and is never smooth or corded. The coat has an average length of 4 to 7 cm , growing to smaller or larger tufts; it is elastic,
shaggy and dense. It consists of a strong, but not coarse, topcoat and a soft undercoat. The dense, wiry protective hairs of medium length on the ears grow upwards.
The eyes and the foreface are free of long hair. The desired coat preparation is achieved by hand trimming. Smaller corrections, done with scissors on head and legs,
are possible. Preparing the entire coat with scissors is desiable.

Colour:

•  Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time).

•  Black

•  Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a tracé of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable)

•  White

The coat colour must always be intense and solid.

Size and weight:

Height:

Dogs: 41 to 47 cm ; ideal height: 43 to 45 cm

Bitches: 38 to 44 cm ; ideal height: 40 to 42 cm .

Weight:

Dogs: 10 to 15 kg ; ideal weight: 12 to 13 kg

Bitches: 8 to 13 kg ; ideal weight: 10 to 11 kg