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The Mudi, also known as the Hungarian Mudi or Driver Dog, is a rare herding breed from Hungary, where shepherds still prize it as an all-round farm worker. It developed alongside the better-known Puli and Pumi and was recognised as a distinct breed in the 1930s, before nearly disappearing during the Second World War. The Kennel Club granted the Hungarian Mudi recognition in July 2025, placing it in the Pastoral Group on the Imported Breed Register, which makes it one of the newest breeds in the UK and still a genuinely uncommon sight here.
The Mudi is a small-to-medium dog: males stand 41 to 47 cm and weigh around 11 to 13 kg, females 38 to 44 cm and 8 to 11 kg, with a glossy, wavy-to-curly coat that needs only weekly brushing. It is lively, intelligent and exceptionally quick to train, which is why the breed excels in agility, flyball, obedience and herding trials. With its family the Mudi is affectionate and playful, while staying alert and watchful with strangers, and it can be vocal. This is a working breed at heart, so it suits active homes that can offer at least an hour of daily exercise plus real mental work. Healthy and robust, the Mudi typically lives 12 to 14 years.
