Are Pumis Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Looking to own a Pumi and want to know whether Pumi are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, Pumi Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Pumis Friendly?

Are Pumi Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to choosing a dog, you possibly want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Essentially, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most canines are definitely fond of people, some are really sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Kindness doesn't necessarily depend on breed. The majority of dogs are friendly if they have been exposed to new people, places, and experiences as they were growing up.

    So, essentially, you can make any dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an active social life and a happy home. Pretty much all dogs will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even hostile toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers personality towards people is almost incomparable. Labradors are extremely social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral problems in the breed arise because of their aspiration to be around people.

    2. Poodles very active, social, and smart dogs that make amazing friends. They do very well in a variety of different dog sports and enjoy the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partly due to its looks, but also because of its wonderful personality. Pugs are extremely social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred mainly as a companion and lapdog. Because of this, they are very friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was originally bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are energetic, intelligent family companions that are terrific for individuals and families alike. They are really social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

Do Pumi Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

Pumi Information

The Pumi is a lively, medium-sized herding dog with Terrier characteristics. Its Terrier character is most obvious in its head, which has an elongated foreface and semi-prick ears. It is a square breed, with a good amount of leg and a medium length, wavy coat that forms curls. The Pumi comes in a variety of solid colors.

The Pumi is a bold, active dog with a rather restless temperament. He can be a little suspicious towards strangers. The breed is constantly on the alert and looking for action, and can be rather noisy. Shyness is untypical of the breed.

What to do if you lose your Pumi

If your Pumi Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Pumi

If you find a Pumi Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.