Are Mudis easy to train?

Mudis have very high trainability. They are known for being versatile, keen, active. They respond well to positive reinforcement training.

Are Mudis good with children?

Mudis have high compatibility with children. As with any breed, supervision and proper introductions are recommended.

How much exercise does a Mudi need?

Mudis have high energy levels. 1.5-2 hours daily. Active exercise and mental challenges essential.

How long do Mudis live?

The average lifespan of a Mudi is 12-14 years with proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary check-ups.

Pastoral group · Hungary

Mudi

Also called Hungarian Mudi, Mudik (plural).

What makes them remarkable

This versatile Hungarian herder worked cattle and pigs as well as sheep, and has also been used in detection work.

Versatile
Keen
Active
Courageous
Alert

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Size: Medium
Weight: 8 to 13 kg18 to 29 lb
Lives: 12 to 14 years
Energy: High
Trains: Very High
Barks: High

Training

Training a Mudi

Pastoral breeds. Give the brain a job or it will find one. Chasing, nipping and fixating are the breed doing its work.

High Drive
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Intense drive requires outlets, without work, can become destructive.
All-Purpose Athlete
Excels at nearly any dog sport, agility, herding, flyball, disc dog, and more.
Quick Learner
Highly intelligent and eager to please, responds excellently to positive training.

The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.

Add your Mudi and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.

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Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.

At home

Living with one

Bred to herd and guard livestock. Watchful, responsive, and wired to control movement.

Gets on with

ChildrenHigh
Other dogsModerate
StrangersModerate
CatsModerate

Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.

Exercise: 1.5-2 hours daily. Active exercise and mental challenges essential.
Grooming: Low to moderate. Wavy coat needs weekly brushing.
Drool: Low
Coat: Wavy to curly, Medium length, ShinyBlack, White, Fawn, Grey, Brown, Merle
In a flat: Needs more space than a flat gives.

Health

Things to ask a breeder or vet about

Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition requiring screening
Epilepsy
Moderate
Seizure disorder found in breed

Where they come from

History

Developed naturally in Hungary, officially recognised as a breed in 1936. The rarest of the Hungarian herding breeds. Used for herding sheep, cattle, and even pigs. Also used for detection work.