Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanPumi at a glance
- Origin
- Hungary
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1923 (likely)
- Family
- Hungarian
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 56
- DNA clade
- Hungarian (Parker 2017)
The name. Hungarian pumi, of uncertain origin, often linked to the Puli.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Puli28.4 Mb
- German Shepherd10.6 Mb
- Dobermann9.8 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Pumi appears 1700 to 1923 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Pumi is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland
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Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia



