Pumi

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

The Pumi can do well on high-quality dog food, whether commercially made or home-prepared, under the guidance and approval of your veterinarian. Any diet should be age-appropriate for the canine (puppy, adult, or senior). Some dogs are vulnerable to being overweight, so keep an eye on your dog's calorie intake and weight amount.

Pumi puppies between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks need four bowls of food a day. Pumi puppies aged 3 to 6 months should be fed three times a day. Puppies aged six months to one year should be fed two meals a day. By the time your Pumi reaches his first birthday, he only has one providing a day. Some Pumis, on the other hand, cope best for two smaller meals. It is up to you to adjust to your Pumi's eating habits.

Pumis shed moderately. It's a normal part of the hair growth cycle. Brushing regularly decreases the amount of hair that sheds. Their health status and breed type primarily determine it. While the Pumi does not shed, fur will fall out during grooming. It is not advisable to use a blow-dryer on the Pumi's coat because it strips the signature curls.

The Pumi needs only light grooming. A licensed groomer isn't required to cut the dog's fur. Brushing the dog's hair will help minimize shedding. To prevent infections, scrub the ears and eyes daily. Don't forget about the seasonal flea medication. Dog nail trimming and bathing can be beneficial at times.

Check the favourite pet shop for dog grooming products and the proper dog shampoo to keep your dog's hair safe and to give your dog a fun dog bath experience. If you don't have the time, knowledge, or money to care for your Pumi, Make an appointment with a dog groomer or clipping service in your city. Perhaps you're fortunate to have a dog boarding program that provides grooming or a walk-in dog bathing facility nearby.

The Pumi is a highly intellectual and athletic being who needs daily exercise and mental stimulation. They're still very agile, climbing over and under things and enjoying being in high positions to see what's going on. Tennis balls and flying disks are often their favourite toys, and a Pumi is likely to claim an excellent chase-and-fetch game with these. Because of the breed's characteristics, the Pumi is becoming increasingly common in agility, obedience, and various other dog sports and companion activities.

Pumis are a very stable breed in general, and conscientious breeders test for health issues like elbow and Hip Dysplasia, patellar luxation, degenerative myelopathy (DM), and eye abnormalities. The parent club's website, the Hungarian Pumi Club of America, has extensive information on Pumi fitness. The National Breed Club recommends the following health tests: hip evaluation, patella evaluation, PLL DNA test, and Degenerative Myelopathy DNA test.

The Pumi is considered to get along well with children for various reasons, one of which is the breed's size. These dogs are unlikely to knock children over or injure them inadvertently. Their outgoing personalities are ideal for busy families, and they enjoy having children to play with. They are not suitable for families of young children. Remember that these dogs are herders, so don't underestimate their capacity to herd your baby.

Since the Pumi is a thinking dog that must evaluate and new scenario, it is important for the breed to be socialized as puppies. A Pumi learns easily and has an endless desire to work without being obsessed with it. He is an energetic dog that, if given regular exercise and mental stimulation, makes an excellent housedog. Barking should not be encouraged since Pumik love using their voices.

This breed is known to get along well with other pets, including other dogs. As herding dogs, they don't have a heavy prey drive to have any trouble with smaller animals. When they are bred around other dogs, they will enjoy finding friends to play with and be more friendly. They have been recorded to be offensive in the presence of unfamiliar dogs.