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Breed/Owner Compatibility
 
The Mudi is a medium sized sheepdog from Hungary originally used for herding all types of livestock.  The typical size range is 15-20 inches tall and approximately 25 to 40 pounds. Mudi fur is medium long with an undercoat and exists in solid and merled colors.  It is an exceptionally obedient, highly intelligent, exceedingly loyal and extremely alert breed.  It is a good breed of choice for an active companion, dedicted professional worker or competitive sports dog.

1) The Mudi has a high need for early, often and intensive socialization for its first year of life (without this Mudi puppies can become protective, shy and fearful) and for consistent exposure during its second year as well
2) Mudi puppies need to be raised with people and not kept as backyard pets outside solely, or, chained to a tree or doghouse (they bond quickly and deeply to their humans, they suffer emotionally if left alone for major portions of their day-everyday)
3) Mudis can co-exist with other animals and children well, but not children that tease or abuse them and aggressive animals that can injure them
4) Mudis can live outside in most climates year round, but they need to have a purpose in life and be an active part of your life for the majority of the day, everyday, not just at your convenience
5) The Mudi excels in activities other than herding because of its ability to herd, that is, the selection process that made the Mudi able to work with humans and livestock, makes a Mudi able to do other purposes equally as well.  Therefore, the puppy will need you to supply a job/purpose for it to do, or it will invent one for itself which may not be to your liking (digging, fence running and barking included)
6) This breed is fast and smart, you need to learn to train it, before it trains you
7) Mudis are a soft temperamented breed, harsh correction will not work well for it and can be harmful to the emotional stability of the dog and its relationship with you
8) Mudis are dogs and all dogs bark, usually they only become a nuisance if you do not train them not to bark or leave them for long periods of time without anything else to do
9) Mudis are not good when kept in a pack, they are not hounds and were not selected to be.  Keeping a Mudi in an environment where there are more than (approximately) 6 dogs of any breed, can create an unsatisfactory temperament in your Mudi.  Even young puppies that were raised in a large pack keeping situation with a breeder can have temperament issues that will show up later
10) Mudis have fur therefore they shed, usually only twice a year with the change of the seasons.  They are clean dogs and do not usually develop a doggy odor if kept in a clean environment
11) Grooming is not a major need, minimal care is the normal requirement as their fur does not usually mat or develop a greasy buildup.  In the Mudi less grooming is better than more for the correct appearance of the coat as brushing will make the coat frizzy.  In order to restore the curls you will need to thoroughly wet it.  Taking your Mudi to swim in a clean lake or other water source, a few times a year, is all the bathing it should require (skunks and other bio-hazards not withstanding)
12) Mudis live to be approximately 12-15 years old and have few health issues 
13) Without a fence or other secure area, the Mudi will determine where his yard begins and ends and your neighbors may not like it. Mudis are not any smarter than any other animal when it comes to cars and the most common cause of accidental death is being hit by a car, they are loyal but they are curious as well, fence them in for their safety and your sanity
14) Water - most Mudis love it and care should be taken to protect them from drowning when left alone
15) Owning a rare breed has special added responsibilities.  You need to take extra care and concern, especially when breeding, but also as an owner.  Your dog is a rare representative and will show the breed in either a good or bad light, depending on your training and care of the dog.  Be sure to do the breed justice by making a good impression with whomever you and your Mudi meet.

Adding a new family member is an important decision.  A dog is not disposable, it is a living and emotional creature which is attached to humans.  You need to be prepared to live with your choice of breed and puppy for many years. We want every Mudi and owner/family to be a good match and spend many happy years together.