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The Mudi originated in Hungary and is not yet well known outside its native country. The Mudi is a healthy, versatile working dog. Always keen to work, he is highly valued by shepherds for being able to herd large cattle. Mudis are also very useful on a farm where they kill rats and guard property. Being highly trainable and fearless,  Mudis are sometimes used for retrieving birds and hunting boars. Like the famous German Shepherd Dogs, Mudis are not gun shy.
A mudi has to be groomed thoroughly once a week, with special attention given to places where the coat is long, such as the ears and tail. Sufficient daily exercise must include free run in a large area, or retrieving a ball.
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Mudi Breed Outline
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Country of Origin: | Hungary |
| FCI Classification: |
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
Section 1: Sheepdogs. Without working trial.
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| Utilization: | The Mudi has many talents which are used for herding livestock, drug searching, and guarding property. |
| AKC Registration: |
Foundatiion Stock Service |
| Other Names: | FCI official name: Mudi |
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Size: | Medium |
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Height: | 15-17.5 inches at shoulders |
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Colors: |
Fawn, black, white, blue-merle (or black-speckled, e-striped, brindle or spotted on lighter or darker bluish-grey primary color), ash, and brown. |
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Litter Size: | 4 to 8 puppies |
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Life Span: | 12-13 years |
| Personality: | The Mudi is cheerful, always alert, watchful, loyal and balanced. |
| Grooming Requirements: |
The Mudi's coat is coarse and water-proof. The hair doesn't matt. Bathe only when the coat becomes dirty. |
| Shedding: | Mudis shed once or twice a year. |
| Social skills: |
Gets along with other animals. |
| Suitability for Children: | The Mudi is excellent with children. |
| Exercise Needs: | This is an active breed and daily exercise is a must. |
| Train Ability: | Very easy to train. However, being strong-willed and independent, the Mudi needs firm and consistent training from an early age. |
| Health: | The Mudi is a very healthy breed with no hereditary diseases documented so far. There have been only a few reports about skin allergies. |
Mudi Puppy for Sale
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