Dogs
Mudi
Other names: Hajtokutya, Mudik Hungarian Mudi, Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
Herding, Watchdog, Companion
- Origin
- Hungary
- Size
- Medium
- Height · Male
- 41–47 cm
- Height · Female
- 38–44 cm
- Weight · Male
- 11–13 kg
- Weight · Female
- 8–11 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–14 years
- Litter
- 5–10 puppies
- FCI
- FCI group 1 · 1 · n.º 238
Traits
Activity
Social
Training
Guarding
Temperament
The Mudi is extremely able to learn, of lively temperament, courageous, watchful, keen to work, alert and adaptable.
History
The breed came into being during the 18th to the 19th century from cross breeding Hungarian herding dogs most probably with various prick eared German herding dogs.
Care
A very active breed, the Mudi does best with a large yard or rural setting. They thrive on working, exercise, and enjoy flyball and frisbee.
Exercise and socialization.
Health
Mudi's require occasional brushing to remove dead hair. Bathing should be done when necessary. The Mudi is a relatively healthy breed with some rare cases of Hip Dysplasia.
Training
It is not s hard to train breed, it likes sportive exercises such as the flyball and agility one.
Coat & grooming
They need a low brushing, but it has to be regularly and frequent to keep the beautiful look of the fur. The brushing should be mademore intensely during the moulting period.