Herding Group

Pumi

Pumi is a medium dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 27–29 lb (male), 22–24 lb (female), height is 16–18.5 in (male), 15–17.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Energetic, Lively, Ready to work.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Pumi dog
Photo: Bissenses · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan12–13 years
Weight27–29 lb (male), 22–24 lb (female)
SizeMediumGroupHerding Group

Height

16–18.5 in (male), 15–17.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about 0.8 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 25.5 lb is about 8.6 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Hungary. The coat is described as wavy, curly, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) - DNA Test, and Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant) (DM) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Pumi is 27–29 lb (male), 22–24 lb (female).

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