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Lively pumi is recognized by Kennel Club
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A high-energy Hungarian herding dog is the latest new breed headed to the Westminster Kennel Club and many other US dog shows.
The American Kennel Club said last week that it is recognizing the pumi, the 190th breed to join the roster of the nation’s oldest purebred dog registry. That means the pumi can vie for best of breed at Westminster for the first time next February.
With coats of corkscrew curls and ears that flop at the tips, the pumi (pronounced POOM’-ee) has a whimsical expression that belies its strong work ethic, fanciers say. The 9-to-14 kg breed goes back centuries in Hungary, where it herded cattle, sheep, and swine. It’s related to the puli, a breed already recognized by the AKC and known for its coat of long cords.
Like many herding dogs, pumis — the proper plural is actually “pumik” — are alert and active.
Considered quick learners, pumis have done well at agility and other canine sports.
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