🐕 Mudi (or Hungarian Mudi)
The Mudi is a herding dog originating from Hungary, originally bred to protect livestock and participate in wild boar hunts. Crossed with local and German dogs, this agile and intelligent dog is known for its versatility, but also for its rarity outside Central Europe.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Mudi (or Hungarian Mudi)
- Origin: Hungary
- Type: Working dog, herding dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 11-13 kg
- Female: 8-11 kg
- Height:
- Male: 41-46 cm
- Female: 38-43 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (suitable if well exercised and mentally stimulated)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Calm: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (needs good training to coexist well)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (can coexist with other animals with good socialization)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (reserved with strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (needs space, but can adapt with regular walks)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (requires regular but not excessive maintenance)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (moderate)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing: Weekly to maintain cleanliness and avoid tangles
- Baths: Occasionally, as needed
- Other care: Regular checking and cleaning of ears
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1000 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-650 €
🏡 Important note
The Mudi is an active, intelligent, and agile dog that needs a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. A house with a large fenced garden is ideal, but it can also live in an apartment if its exercise and play needs are met. It will be better suited for an experienced owner who can provide firm training and meet its physical and mental needs. 🌟
