Pumi: breed features and content

Seeing the cougars once, it is impossible to forget her. These are cute and mischievous doggies, which are considered very funny. They have an unusual appearance and a bit like poodles. However in practice cougars are great companions, loyal friends, great guards. We will talk about what this breed is in our article.

Pumi is considered a type of Hungarian Shepherd Dog. This is a rather rare breed, it has not yet received wide distribution in our country. Someone thinks she looks like a poodle, while someone refuses to see this resemblance. The dog appeared in Hungary. Her primary task was to help people graze pets. I must say that the cougars not only grazed herds. They were used to perform a variety of tasks. Dogs have the temperament of real terriers, which allowed them to catch rodents without problems.

It is believed that this breed appeared at the turn of the XVII – XVIII centuries. It was during this period that terrier-like dogs were brought to Hungary, for the most part they were delivered from Germany and France. These dogs were crossed with local representatives of shepherd breeds, as a result of which a cross of a terrier and a shepherd appeared.

The breed standard was approved in 1970, which allowed its representatives to receive pedigrees. The breed itself was recognized by the International Federation of Cynologists in 1966. In the world about these dogs learned already towards the end of the 70s of the twentieth century.The very first representatives of the breed received their recognition in countries such as Scandinavia and Finland. Appearance for a long time did not play a special role. The main thing for which pumi was valued was excellent security qualities.

First of all, it should be noted that the representatives of the breed are medium in size. People often pay attention to their extravagant appearance. Their coat is quite long, dense and curly, with delicate undercoat. However, in the event that she begins to twist into cords, the dog handlers remain unhappy. Regarding standards, the growth of cougars reaches from 35 to 45 centimeters in boys and from 32 to 42 centimeters in girls. Males weigh from 8 to 14 kg, and females weigh from 7 to 11 kilograms. The head has a slightly elongated shape, the muzzle is rather narrow. Eye color saturated brown. The nose has a black or dark gray shade. The ears of the cougars are bent at the edges, always erect. There is a neat scruff on the neck. The shape of the body resembles a square, so it seems that the dogs have long legs. The tail is either shortened or stopped when the puppy is 1.5 to 2 months old.

The coat on the body is longer than on the muzzle and legs. Its length can be up to 7 centimeters. According to the standard, fur should be of different shades of gray. However, even gray puppies are born black and lighten only closer to two months. There are individuals of reddish, golden, brown, black colors. The main thing is monotony. If the dog has spots, it is recognized as a breed marriage.

In appearance, pumi is a mischievous dope, which is partly true. However, the owners position their pets as serious dogs, capable of becoming strongly attached to the owner and clearly performing the work functions assigned to them. This is a great watchman who will fearlessly protect his home and family. Cougars hear well and have a wonderful flair. In danger, they begin to bark loudly. Despite independence and love of freedom, cougars simply adore their master. They are not frivolous, on the contrary, smart and smart. They can be excellent bloodhounds, be in the police service, graze herds - all the positive aspects are difficult to list. Dog breeders call the breed universal. Dogs are able to hunt foxes and small rodents. They are a bit like terriers in terms of the qualities that appear during the hunt.

These dogs are very well developed intellectually. They are able to think, analyze and obediently obey the owner, performing the commands given. Dog handlers consider the breed the most faithful. However, one cannot fail to note the tendency to vagrancy. Cougars should be walked exclusively on a leash. They can chase after a small animal, show aggression towards unfamiliar brothers, bark loudly when a stranger is nearby.

It should be noted that cougars are very interesting and specific. Keeping them in a city apartment is not the best idea. Activity, mobility and a loud voice need a wider field of activity. The energy of the dogs just rolls over, they are ready to move constantlywhile they can often bark for no reason. Neighbors in an apartment building are unlikely to be delighted with such a tenant. It is best to start a cougar if the owners live outside the city or in the countryside. In such conditions, doggie will be able to run over and lay down from the heart. Breeders say that the optimal place where pets will feel most comfortable is a farm, forest or pasture. In addition, in such conditions, they are unlikely to disturb others.

There is a simple explanation for this. Since ancient times, the breed was considered a shepherd. Pumi could graze pets on their own and were free-range. In no case should such dogs be put on a chain; on a leash they will simply begin to go crazy.And it is far from the fact that they will sit there for a long time, as they will try to use their whole mind and wits to break free.

Regarding care, there are several generally accepted rules.

• First of all, you need to pay attention to wool. It is quite long and often gets lumpy. She needs to be constantly combed out, and not only because the dog looked good. It is wool that is partially responsible for thermoregulation, which means that its condition directly affects health.
• Dogs can not be overlooked. Since they are very active and mobile, they can run away quite far, inspecting the terrain, and it is easy to get lost. After walking, the dog living in the house needs to wash its paws.
• Attention should be paid to the ears. They are one of the weaknesses, sometimes pets suffer from otitis media. Homemade pumi will have to cut their nails regularly. Also, timely vaccination will be required, its timing and frequency should be consulted with a specialist.

Representatives of this breed require a balanced diet, saturated with nutrients. The diet should include natural products. Pumi need meat, cereals and vegetables. You can give ready-made dry food, but in this case, you must ensure that they are of high quality. Premium food is suitable for medium dogs. In no case can you buy cheap feed that can provoke poisoning and many other unpleasant moments.

The owner must choose whether to transfer his pet to dry or natural food, primarily relying on the financial component. Oddly enough, a diet that includes ready-made feed will cost more. It will be useful to consult with a veterinarian, he will give his recommendations, based on the individual characteristics and needs of the animal. When a Pumi puppy appears in the house, you can not immediately change its nutrition.

However, it is necessary to follow such nuances as:

• Pumi puppies should be fed 6 times a day until they are two months old;
• starting from this moment and up to 5 months, food intake is reduced to 4 times a day;
• from 5 to 10 months, babies should eat 3 times a day, and for this you need to take a certain, clearly limited time;
• a puppy older than 10 months is considered to be old enough to eat like an adult dog, so you need to feed him 2 times a day.

If the food is defective and the animal is missing something, he will let you know about it with his behavior. Just enough time to pay attention. The fact that the pet becomes partial to bricks and stucco begins to actively nibble them, indicating a lack of calcium. If the coat dries and dulls, it means that the body is deficient in vitamin A. A more serious indicator is bone bending. This is the first symptom of rickets and requires immediate medical attention.

If such a dog appeared in the house, experts recommend giving it to the hands of a professional dog handler for a general training course. If this is not done, there may be problems with the upbringing, the pet is able to deliver a host of inconveniences to the owner. As mentioned above, cougars will not feel very comfortable in a city apartment. Their protective qualities require application, so it is best to have a doggie in a private house or in the country. He will be happy with maximum freedom.

Pumi have excellent health. They need constant physical activity, space for activity and the ability to move. Despite this, doggies adore their masters, are very loyal to them, take care of the younger members of the family. All these qualities are manifested when enough attention is paid to the animal, its socialization is carried out, the owner finds time for training and training.

Natural instincts are such that the cougars, following them, during the game gathers everyone into one big company, after which they begin to "graze". This can happen not only at home, but also on a walk, where the animal finds time for such communication. It will not be possible to deal with this, the dog has such behavior in the blood, and it absolutely does not threaten anything. The owner needs to observe the process and make sure that the pet does not play too much.

Puppies must be raised, starting from a tender age. The sooner you begin to engage in them, the more serviceable the animals will be. Pumi should be trained, presenting it as a game. They will be happy to take part in the process, in the process of memorizing the commands that must be binding. The owner of the representative of this breed should be patient, as training will require endurance and perseverance. Dogs are very playful, respectively, can be distracted and not take the team seriously.

One of the important points of training is praise. Cougars treat this very kindly and try to please the owner. However, it is important to find a fine line here and not overdo it. The nature of the dog is laid from a tender age, so the owner should try to devote the maximum amount of time to his pet. This will help to find a reliable and loyal friend, with a friendly disposition and exemplary behavior.

Pumi is different in that it is very kind to the borders of its own territory. They have excellent security qualities and will protect the area entrusted to them from outsiders. At the same time, dogs do not rush to strangers, but very loudly voice. This quality can be a problem, because unreasonable barking is unlikely to please others. Therefore, at such moments, you need to control the pet and reassure him. The dog is very cheerful and constantly needs movement. The owner should try to get as close to her as possible and devote enough time. Too busy and inactive people to start pets of this breed is not recommended.

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