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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Pumi

The Pumi is a compact, tightly-wound Hungarian herding dog — athletic, whip-smart, and bred to think and move all day. That working drive, paired with a small frame, means calories count and quality matters even more.

Here is exactly how to feed a Pumi on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the clean animal protein that fuels their busy minds and protects their joints.

  • Adult weight22–29 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyVery High
  • Lifespan12–13 years
  • CoatWavy, curly corkscrew coat — low shedder
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A healthy Pumi
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What a Pumi's body needs

Every Pumi trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • High-drive herding athlete

    Needs: Clean, calorie-dense animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and steady all-day energy — without the carb fillers that spike and crash a busy working dog.

  • Sharp, busy mind

    Needs: Whole-food fats & omega-3s

    Animal and fish fats supply the fatty acids that support brain function and focus — useful for a breed that thrives on training and problem-solving.

  • Joint risk: hips & knees

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real bone and cartilage provide natural glucosamine and chondroitin, omega-3 calms joint inflammation, and keeping a Pumi lean takes load off hips and kneecaps.

  • Curly, low-shedding coat

    Needs: Skin-barrier nutrition

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin from the inside, keeping that signature corkscrew coat springy and the skin underneath healthy.

  • Compact 22–29 lb frame

    Needs: Precise, measured portions

    On a small, active dog a little extra adds up fast. Freeze-dried raw is measured by weight, making it easy to feed exactly what a Pumi needs and no more.

How much to feed a Pumi

Quick answer: a healthy adult Pumi (22–29 lb) needs about 3.3–4.4 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
22 lb 3.3 oz 1.7 oz
24 lb 3.6 oz 1.8 oz
26 lb typical Pumi 3.9 oz 2.0 oz
28 lb 4.2 oz 2.1 oz
29 lb 4.4 oz 2.2 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Pumi

For a Pumi we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition a picky or independent eater onto it.

Lean single proteins like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod keep an active small dog trim and suit sensitive stomachs; richer Lamb or Beef helps fuel hard-working sport Pumik. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Pumi by life stage

  • Puppy: Pumi puppies are energetic and grow fast in a small package. Feed roughly 5–7% of current body weight split across 3–4 meals a day, adjusting up or down to keep a lean, well-proportioned pup as they develop.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point, then adjust to body condition and how hard your Pumi is working that week.
  • Senior: Older Pumik stay mentally sharp but often slow physically. Trim portions to match lower activity, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint-supporting nutrition for comfortable movement.

Common Pumi concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip dysplasiaPartly genetic, but lean body weight plus joint nutrients (natural glucosamine from bone and cartilage, omega-3) help support comfortable, lasting movement in an active breed.
  • Patellar luxationThis small-breed knee concern is eased by keeping a Pumi at a lean weight so the joints carry less load, supported by whole-food omega-3 to help calm inflammation.
  • Degenerative myelopathyThis is a genetic neurological condition, not a dietary one — but a whole-food, omega-rich diet that keeps a Pumi lean and strong supports overall mobility and quality of life.
  • Energy & lean muscleA working Pumi runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained energy and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers that burn out fast.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Pumi: what to know

A Pumi runs hot. They are constantly busy — herding, training, problem-solving — so they need nutrient-dense food, but in a small, precise portion that suits a 22–29 lb frame. It is easy to over- or under-feed a dog this active, so weigh meals rather than eyeballing them.

Feed to body condition: you should easily feel the ribs and see a clear waist from above. Re-check the amount every few weeks, and bump it up on heavy training or sport days, then ease it back on quieter ones.

Pumi feeding questions

How much should I feed my Pumi?
A healthy adult Pumi (22–29 lb) needs roughly 3.5–4.5 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean waistline and adjust for activity every few weeks.
What is the best food for an active, high-energy Pumi?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet of clean single proteins gives a busy herding dog steady, real-food energy without filler. Lean Chicken or Cod suits everyday feeding; richer Lamb or Beef helps fuel hard training and dog-sport days.
How do I switch my Pumi to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Independent Pumik can be choosy, so using freeze-dried raw as a tasty topper first often wins them over before you fully switch.
Does my Pumi's curly coat need special nutrition?
The Pumi's wavy, low-shedding coat does best when fed from the inside. A whole-food diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids supports the skin barrier and keeps that springy corkscrew coat healthy — no coat-specific kibble required.
Does a Pumi need joint support?
Many do, given the breed's hip and patella risk. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your Pumi lean is the single most effective joint protection there is.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.