The Mudi is a generally healthy, primitive breed, most closely related to the Pumi and the Puli. The breed was established in the 19th century and almost died out during WW2. They were brought back in the 60’s by dedicated preservation breeders in Hungary.

The Mudi was an all around farm dog, used for herding all types of stock, due to it’s courageous disposition. It was also used for vermin control and an alert/guard dog, hence it’s vocal nature. They came in the home at the end of the day as a beloved family pet.

For these reasons the Mudi is a vocal, high-energy and athletic breed. They are not for everyone, if you do not like barking, you should look elsewhere. They do not bark incessantly, but they were meant to alert to anything new in their environment. They also have a plethora of “Mudi noises” for every occasion, some Mudis are more vocal than others.

Mudis are athletes and would not do well in apartment style living. They can be helped when young to develop an off-switch, however they still need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are quirky, yet biddable dogs that typically excel in dog sports. They also tend to be water lovers. Mudis do not like repetition as they bore easily and do not care to be told they are wrong, which repetition may lead them to believe. They typically catch on quick and sometimes just need to sleep on a new task, to come back the next day and have it click.

They are meant to be Small-Medium in size, making them a perfect travel companion. They are velcro-dogs, preferring their own people to strangers, who they tend to be aloof towards, but should not be fearful of. They do better with plenty of socialization and exposure training young. More on structure, temperament, purpose and appearance can be found in the Breed Standard.

Find the breed standard here:
CKC: https://www.ckc.ca/CanadianKennelClub/media/Breed-Standards/Group%207/Mudi.pdf
FCI: https://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/238g01-en.pdf