The pumi originated in Hungary as far back as A.D. 800. Officially adopted by the American Kennel Club in 2016, a pumi is easily distinguished by its corkscrew curls and incredible intelligence.

It was in the miscellany of the “Tibet-Yi ethnic corridor” (comprising of Tibetan, Hui, Han, Yi, Nakhi, Hani, Lisu, Lahu, Jinuo, Pumi, Jingpo et al) that Ma Zhucai grew up near Gyalthang ...

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