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Mudi

A lively, intelligent and agile Hungarian herding dog with a distinctive wavy coat.

Mudi on Wefido
SizeMedium
Weightabout 8–13 kg
Heightabout 38–47 cm at the withers
Life expectancyabout 12–14 years
Exercise90 minutes per day
OriginHungary
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Full description

The Mudi is an energetic, alert and cooperative Hungarian herding breed known for intelligence and quick learning. It has a compact athletic build, upright ears and a wavy or lightly curled coat. Merle dogs have an irregular pattern of grey, black and lighter areas. The breed needs daily exercise, play, training and mental enrichment, while its coat generally requires moderate care and regular brushing during shedding periods.

Compatibility

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Characteristic details
Health 4/5 The Mudi generally has a favourable health profile. Conditions to monitor include hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, epilepsy, inherited eye disease and deafness associated with double-merle breeding. Recommended preventive care includes orthopaedic and eye screening, BAER hearing tests where appropriate and responsible merle breeding, alongside regular veterinary care and healthy weight management.
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  • Individual animals can differ from general breed tendencies.
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