Breed History
The Pumi dog first developed in the early 1700s when it was bred from the Puli....
Pumi dogs have evolved into their own breed over the years, particularly in Hungary. The Pumi was first mentioned by name in 1815 and imported into Finland in 1972. While it has become a common herding dog in Finland, it remains most popular in its home country of Hungary. Hungary has produced a variety of livestock dogs, which is what the Pumi is best equipped for. Pumi dogs have many functions as working dogs, but they have historically been used for herding cattle and guarding the farm. The AKC recognized the Pumi dog in 2016, but they are still not very well known or widely populated outside of Hungary.