Pumi Physical Appearance

Thinking to adopt a Pumi Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Pumi or what are the popular colours of a Pumi?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Pumi Dogs from this page.


Pumi Appearance

Pumi Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Pumi, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Pumi would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Pumi: The Pumi Dog is a medium sized dog.

    Height of Pumi:
  • Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm)
  • Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)

  • Weight of Pumi:
  • Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg)
  • Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)

    The Common Colours of Pumi Dogs

  • Black
  • Gray
  • Silver
  • Grizzle
  • Rust
  • Sand


Pumi Appearance

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. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

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

3. Contact the nearby vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Phone 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. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

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

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

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.