Mudi

Mudi The Mudi breed is a rare breed from Hungary. They are fondly regarded by Hungarian shepherds as the best dogs they have for herding. The Mudi's Behavior Source: Wikipedia, mudiusa.org/MudiKiss.html Recommended for: pet, working dog The Mudi dog breed is a versatile one. It is originally meant for herding but it is also a farm dog. Mudis can kill rodents, hunt, and guard the flocks. Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home. The Mudi's Physical Characteristics Here are some of the characteristics of the Mudi breed as determined by the Mudi Club of America's published breed standard.

• Size: males 16 - 18 1/2 inches; females 15 - 17 1/2 inches
• Coat: dense, shiny, short and smooth hair on head and front legs, the rest is uniformly wavy or slightly curved
• Color: fawn, black, white, blue-merle, ash, brown
• Eyes: narrow, slightly pointed at inner and outer corners, slightly oblique set, dark
• Ears: high-set, prick, V-shape
• Muzzle: strong, straight nose bridge
• Nose: narrow, black but brown for brown/liver dogs

The Mudi's Origins and History Source: Wikipedia Country/Region of Origin: Hungary Original purpose: herding Name: also known as the Hungarian Mudi and the Driver Dog of Hungary Historical notes: Mudi dogs are believed to have originated as far back as the 15th century. However this has lead to confusion as to which kind of Hungarian dog, the other being the Puli, is the oldest type. They suffered near-extinction at the end of the Second World War.