Mudi Information
The Breed is Called Mudi (Pronounced moody)
Mudis Love their people more then any other breed. They can be aloof with strangers. Early socialize is necessary with many herding breeds including the mudi.
They are known as the "all purpose farm dog" they hunt rodents, protect family and property, herd and track boar. They make great family pets or sport dogs. They are born with either a long tail or bob tail and anything in between.
If you don't want a dog following you and with you 24/7 a mudi is not for you.
If you don't want to hear a dog bark to alert you a mudi is not for you.
If you want a dog bonded to you and go were you go then a mudi is for you.
If you want an active dog with a turn off button to relax when you do and then be ready to go when you are then a mudi is for you.
The Mudi is a herding and all purpose farmdog from Hungary. It is closely related to the Puli and Pumi, from which it was separated in the 1930s. Today, the Mudi is bred for work, companionship, sport and show.
A Mudi usually weigh 18 to 29 pounds (8.2 to 13.2 kg) and stand 15 to 19 inches (38 to 48 cm) high at the withers. The coat is medium wavy or curly, with short hair on the face and legs. The accepted colours are black (fekete), brown (barna), white (fehér), Fawn (fakó), gray (hamvas), and Cifra (marbling-of black and grey) Mudis may be born with various lengths of tails from short (bobtail) to long all are acceptable by the breed standard. Docking is not recommended and is not done.
The Mudi is a versatile farm dog that can hunt, exterminate rodents, and act as a capable herding dog and flock guardian. They are great for alerting and protecting their home and family. The have a high pitched bark and can be very loud and barky. There are 3 herding dogs native to Hungary the Puli, Pumi and Mudi, having similar characteristics. The mudi is a clever, keen, active, dog very very attached to its owner and family. They learn quick both good things and bad. The Mudi may be aloof with strangers and early socialization is recommended.
The Mudi is a very active breed. They need daily exercise They love to play and will excel in all kinds of dog sports, swimming, freestyle and Frisbee. The Mudi can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, Rally obedience, Schutzhund, showmanship, flyball, tracking, barn hunt and herding events.
This is a fairly healthy breed, although some cases of hip dysplasia have occurred, I guarantee my puppies against hip dysplasia. Each case is individual with either a replacement puppy or a discount on your next mudi.
The Mudi can live in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised; however, they need space to run and play, They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. This breed can live outdoors.
Life expectancy About 13 - –14 years. Two Mudis in Canada lived to 17.5 years old.
The Mudi is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing to remove dead hair is all it needs. This breed is an average shedder. The fur texture is similar to human hair.
Mudis Love their people more then any other breed. They can be aloof with strangers. Early socialize is necessary with many herding breeds including the mudi.
They are known as the "all purpose farm dog" they hunt rodents, protect family and property, herd and track boar. They make great family pets or sport dogs. They are born with either a long tail or bob tail and anything in between.
If you don't want a dog following you and with you 24/7 a mudi is not for you.
If you don't want to hear a dog bark to alert you a mudi is not for you.
If you want a dog bonded to you and go were you go then a mudi is for you.
If you want an active dog with a turn off button to relax when you do and then be ready to go when you are then a mudi is for you.
The Mudi is a herding and all purpose farmdog from Hungary. It is closely related to the Puli and Pumi, from which it was separated in the 1930s. Today, the Mudi is bred for work, companionship, sport and show.
A Mudi usually weigh 18 to 29 pounds (8.2 to 13.2 kg) and stand 15 to 19 inches (38 to 48 cm) high at the withers. The coat is medium wavy or curly, with short hair on the face and legs. The accepted colours are black (fekete), brown (barna), white (fehér), Fawn (fakó), gray (hamvas), and Cifra (marbling-of black and grey) Mudis may be born with various lengths of tails from short (bobtail) to long all are acceptable by the breed standard. Docking is not recommended and is not done.
The Mudi is a versatile farm dog that can hunt, exterminate rodents, and act as a capable herding dog and flock guardian. They are great for alerting and protecting their home and family. The have a high pitched bark and can be very loud and barky. There are 3 herding dogs native to Hungary the Puli, Pumi and Mudi, having similar characteristics. The mudi is a clever, keen, active, dog very very attached to its owner and family. They learn quick both good things and bad. The Mudi may be aloof with strangers and early socialization is recommended.
The Mudi is a very active breed. They need daily exercise They love to play and will excel in all kinds of dog sports, swimming, freestyle and Frisbee. The Mudi can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, Rally obedience, Schutzhund, showmanship, flyball, tracking, barn hunt and herding events.
This is a fairly healthy breed, although some cases of hip dysplasia have occurred, I guarantee my puppies against hip dysplasia. Each case is individual with either a replacement puppy or a discount on your next mudi.
The Mudi can live in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised; however, they need space to run and play, They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. This breed can live outdoors.
Life expectancy About 13 - –14 years. Two Mudis in Canada lived to 17.5 years old.
The Mudi is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing to remove dead hair is all it needs. This breed is an average shedder. The fur texture is similar to human hair.