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Mudi are rare members of the herding group. They are farm dogs that originated in Hungary and are closely related to the Puli and Pumi.[1] They do share a few characteristics with other breeds, but they have several distinguishing ones as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a Mudi.
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Method 1
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Checking the Body Structure
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Note the dog's size. Mudi are typically anywhere from 15–18.5 inches (38–47 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 18–29 pounds (8.2–13.2 kg).[2]
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View the dog's head. When the dog's head is looked at from the top, you should notice that it is wedge-shaped. There should be enough fill under the dog's eyes that forms a wedge line from the dog's ear to their nose and is smooth.[3]
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Examine the dog's ears. Mudi have ears that are set high, completely erect and covered with a lot of hair that reaches past the ear leather edges.[4]
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Look at the dog's eyes. Mudi should have eyes that are set a little oblique and almond-shaped. The eyes should be as dark-colored as they can be, though merle-patterned dogs may have blue, solid brown, or brown-speckled with blue-colored eyes; gray, gray-brown, and brown-colored dogs may have eyes that are a lighter brown color; and white and yellow-colored dogs may have blue, dark brown, lighter brown, or brown speckled with blue-colored eyes.[5]
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Notice the dog's tail. Mudi have a tail that may be of any length, including a bobtail. Regardless of what length the dog's tail is, when they are actively moving and alert, they may carry their tail higher than their topline. A dog that has a tail that is full-length may carry it over their back in a semi-circular, loose way. The tail may be lower than the topline when the dog is relaxed.[6]
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Check the dog's overall appearance. Overall, Mudi should have a close-to-square profile, with a conformation that is adequate. Their gait should demonstrate tireless, free, supple, and true action, and they should be able to make sudden, quick movements.[7]Advertisement
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Examining the Coat
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Find out what color the dog's coat is. Mudi may be black, gray, brown (anywhere from light brown to chocolate; there may be lighter brown shades on the underbelly and breeches), gray-brown (with the color being a brown dilute, and lighter shades on the dog's underbelly and breeches), or white and yellow (with the color ranging from white to an almost-white cream color, to a darker, close to golden shade, and lighter shades on the dog's underbelly and breeches). With any coat color, you may notice a merle pattern.[8]
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Know that this coat is easy to care for. The coat of a Mudi is able to repel and shed dirt and other debris, and therefore, they typically only need to be brushed weekly and bathed whenever needed.[9]
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View the coat's overall appearance. The front of the Mudi's legs and their face should be covered with straight, smooth, and short hair, while the hair is typically dense and very wavy to curly on other areas of the dog's body. On the dog's upper thighs and the back of their forearms, you should notice a longer coat and feathering that is pronounced, along with a lot of hair on the dog's tail.[10]Advertisement
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Noticing Temperament
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Understand that this dog is eager to please. Whenever Mudi are given a task to do, they are eager to please and enthusiastic about it.[11]
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Look for intelligence. Mudi are intelligent dogs and are easy to train as a result.[12]
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Be aware that this dog is not generally overly trusting of strangers. Therefore, Mudi will need frequent socialization from an early age to prevent any standoffishness towards strangers.[13]
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Know that this dog is a good watchdog. Mudi will bark whenever they sense something is wrong, making them a good watchdog; however, they will need training so they know when the appropriate times to bark are.[14]
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Take note of a need for regular exercise. Mudi will need regular, daily exercise through things like daily walks or time to run in the yard.[15]
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See if the dog loves human companionship. Mudi love being around their humans, though they usually become closer with one family member in particular, and they may follow them around.[16]Advertisement
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If you would like to know what breed your dog is, consider dog DNA testing. This can help confirm whether or not your dog is a Mudi.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/mudi/
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