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Chris is the Judges Education Chair for the Hungarian Pumi Club of America in addition to being its Secretary. She’s had Pumik for 24 years, importing a number of dogs from Hungary and the Scandinavian countries in order to establish their breeding program here. She and her husband, Tom, have accumulated six World Winner titles, two European Winner titles, BOS at the Hungarian Pumi Klub Show with a homebred, FCI Working Certificate (Herding), multiple National Specialty Bests of Breed, and AKC Herding titles in addition to Nose Work and Obedience. Since the breed was recognized July 2016, they have bred or owned 32 AKC champions. In 2021, four dogs they bred were the No. 1 Pumik in Agility, Rally, Obedience, and NOHS, (No. 2 Pumi in Conformation). Chris judges the Sporting, Terrier, and Non-Sporting Groups in addition to Pumik and Mudik, and Tom enjoys showing them.
The muzzle, dark eye, black pigment and nose, and high-set, semi-erect ears covered with curly hair all contribute to the Pumi expression.
Pumi colors: Black, Gray, Silver Gray, White, Born Gray, Born Brown. Pumi markings: Brindle Marking, Black & Tan Markings. Learn more.
All About Judging
Explore judging insights on the Pumi, highlighting breed standards, judge education, and priorities for better evaluations.
All About Judging
Explore the Pumi, a Hungarian herding breed known for its unique coat, lively movement, and strong bond with its owner.
Grooming
Key breed characteric of the Pumi is a coat with curly locks of hair. A blown dry coat can’t have the characteristic curls and locks of hair.
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