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1 ituated in the heart of Europe, Hungary
ituated in the heart of Europe, Hungary (Mag-also of Turkish occupation, Habsburg emperors,People’s Republic, but today it is an independent For many ages Hungary has been a melting potof different peoples like Huns, Teutons, Slavs andTurks. Between the 4th and 6th century – known inEurope as the ‘Great Migration’ - several local Now the pusztas have become agricultural areasand the sheepdogs are all that’s left to remind us ofthe large herds and their herdsmen. Those herdsmendidn’t know anything about genes or chromosomes,but they selected their dogs for working ability,strength, stamina and willingness to please. A goodworth an annual salary.RUSSIAN OCCUPATION From the end of the ninth century, the early in-gary has not always been tolerated. After the Austrianperiod, the First and Second World War and Russianhave protected these breeds from quick globalization. WITH A TERRIER HEAD Hungarian sheepdogs are divided into two cat-egories: large and small. The large ones are thePuli, Pumi and Mudi. At the end of the 19th century,scientists divided ‘Puli-type dogs’ into three cate-dogs with erect ears (Mudi). The name “Pumi” wasused for the first time in 1801 but long after that bothdog, depending on where the animal was living. Theknows exactly where the name comes from. The firstEXCELLENT DESTROYERS The early history of the Pumi is the same as thatof the Puli and Mudi. In the 17th and 18th century,however, the first separation took place as the result HISTORY A good hunting dog or sheepdog had the same value as a cow or a sheep; an excellent sheepdog could be worth an annual salary. RIA HÖRTER274 - November, 2010 the local Puli. In the 18th century, large herds ofIt’s assumed that this breed also contributed to thedevelopment of the Pumi. The results of thesecrossings were dog

2 s with a shorter, curlier coat thanthat
s with a shorter, curlier coat thanthat of the Puli. The high-set, erect ears are the her-mediately see the terrier-shaped head. Like the Puli, the Pumi originally was a cattleare excellent destroyers of small vermin. A Pumineeds a job, because when he can’t work he getsTHE FIRST BREED STANDARD Dr. Emil Raitsits (1882-1934), a professor atthe Veterinarian Clinic in Budapest, traveled aroundreferred to the Pumi as the ‘sheepdog terrier’. Accordingto Raitsits, it’s very important to preserve the typical terrierin 1927 the two breeds were already officially separated:The Pumi has kept his old function as a cattle driver,As well, he is a companion dog, show dog and agility dog.EXTREMELY INTELLIGENTand especially the heads are different. During the 1950scomes from a small hair-plume on his ears that gives himan explicit clownish charisma. The breed’s temperamentis uncomplicated. They can be noisy and sometimes a bitsuitable for agility. The head is longer and snipier than the Puli’s and hasless stop. A strong defined stop is an eliminating fault. ThePumi’s coat is curly, but does not mat and is quite easy to HISTORYcontinued from page 274276 - November, 2010 Being rather isolated for so long may have protected the breed from quick globalization.An old photograph of a Pumi. Around his neck seems to be the Hungarian colors. Situated in the heart of Europe, Hungary is the but the standard requires a full tail. The smaller or larger ear tufts and In 2005, the Hungarian Pumi Club of America was formed to en-of Pumi). The Club has a website: http://www.pumiclub.org/ Several European countries have breed clubs, for example Norway, HISTORYcontinued from page 276278 - November, 2010BREED STANDARDThe Pumi is a cheerful medium-sizedherding dog of Terrier type. His Terrier character ismost obvi

3 ous in its head. The foreface is elongat
ous in its head. The foreface is elongatedand the upper third of the otherwise prick ears bendforward. The length of the muzzle is slightly less thanhalf of the total length of the head. The medium-sized, oval, dark-brown slit-eyes are set moderatelywide apart. The body length is equal to the height atthe withers. The depth of the brisket is slightly lessthan half of the height at the withers. The breed isparticularly lean and of harmonious appearance. Theshoulder blade is long and a little steep. The frontlegs, placed under the forechest, support the bodylike pillars. The hind legs are very strong, standingneither too narrow nor too wide apart. The back isshort, straight and strong with a slightly slopingcroup. The high-set tail forms a wide circle above thecroup. The gait is quite lively and spirited, the trot islight-footed and harmonious. The wavy, curly coatforms tufts of varying length but averaging length of1.5 to 2.75 inches. The coat is never smooth orcorded. The colors are various shades of black,white, fawn or grey. A small white mark on the chestand/or a white line on the toes are not faulty. ThePumi has a restless temperament and is extremelybold, a little suspicious toward strangers. Some elim-inating faults are aggressiveness or being overly shy,a strongly defined stop, over- or undershot bite, anda chocolate colored or multicolored coat. Height/Weight:16 to 18.5 inches for dogs; 15 to17.5 inches for bitches. Ideal height 17 to 17.75inches (dogs) and 15.75 to 16.5 inches (bitches).Weight: dogs 22 to 33 pounds; bitches 17.5 to 28.5http://www.pumiklub.eu/in-english.h A Pumi herding sheep. A good hunting dog or sheepdog had the same an annual salary. (Photo: www.nimfea.hu) A Pumi needs a job because when he can’t work he gets bored and will show this through bad behavior and endless barking.