Loyal, Intelligent, Active
The Mudi (pronounced “moodie”) is a medium-sized herding dog from Hungary which has been in existence since the 19th century. It is said the Mudi evolved naturally from crosses of the Puli, Pumi and German Spitz breeds. Today, the Mudi, though very rare, is seen as an active, int…
Energy
100%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Curly coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
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toys
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beds
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training
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grooming
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Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily — fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
Recommended for experienced owners — high owner difficulty rating of 8/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally energetic and intelligent, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
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FCI Group
Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized
