Mudi
Also called Driver Dog and Hungarian Mudi
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The Mudi is a small to medium-sized dog breed that originated in Hungary. They are known for their intelligence and versatility.
- Weight
- 18–33 lb (8–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–19 in (37–48 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Pannonian Plain, Hungary (discovered/described 1936)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Intelligent
Lively
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Vocal
Coat colours
Ash (blue-grey), black, brown, fawn, merle (blue merle) and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) | 18–24 lb (8–11 kg) |
| Height | 15–19 in (39–48 cm) | 15–18 in (37–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Mudi
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Mudi (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Meet the Mudi: AKC's Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022 (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Mudi | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard — Mudi Club Of America (opens in a new tab)
- Frequently Asked Questions — Mudi Club Of America (opens in a new tab)
- Mudi - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Mudi Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).