Who is this breed suited to?
Consider the Pumi if you enjoy a lively herding companion with terrier-like details and want to spend time training through activity.
Daily time commitment
RKC lists up to an hour of daily adult exercise. Short varied tasks can complement walks and help direct its readiness to work.
Coat and everyday care
Ask for a demonstration of weekly maintenance that preserves the characteristic curled coat; do not assume a Puli's cord routine applies.
Challenges to plan for
Its appealing ears and compact appearance can obscure considerable engagement with movement and surroundings. Practise calm observation as well as energetic games.
How does it compare?
Pumi and Puli were historically associated, but now have distinct breeding programmes, coat types and outlines; they are separate choices.
Questions to ask a breeder
How do you maintain the curls, introduce quiet settling, and assess which puppy is suited to a companion rather than working home?
Sources and further reading
Reviewed October 2026. Breed tendencies are not a prediction for an individual dog. Exercise guidance concerns healthy adults; age, condition and weather change the plan.