Mudi
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| name = Mudi
| image =Hondenras_Mudi.jpg
|image_caption= A black Mudi
| akcfss = yes
| akcgroup = Herding (FSS)
| akcstd = http://www.akc.org/breeds/mudi/index.cfm
| akcfss = yes
| altname = Hungarian Mudi<br>Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
| country = [[Hungary]]
| fcigroup = 1
| fcinum = 238
| fcisection = 1
| fcistd = http://www.arba.org/Mudi1BS.htm
| ukcgroup = Herding Dog
| ukcstd = ?
| ckcgroup = Miscellaneous
| ckcstd = ?
| ckcmisc= yes
|note= The UKC does not have its own standard; it currently uses the FCI standard
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The '''Mudi''' (plural: Mudik) is a rare [[herding dog|herding]] [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] from [[Hungary]].
== Description ==
=== Appearance ===
[[Image:Mudi fawn.JPG|thumb|left|A fawn Mudi]]
Mudik usually weigh 18 to 29 pounds (8 to 13 kg) and stand 15 to 19 inches (38 to 47 cm) high at the [[withers]]. The coat is medium wavy or curly, with short hair on the face and legs. The accepted colors are black, ash, brown, white, fawn, and black [[merle (coat colour in dogs)|merle]]. Mudik have short tails which may be born long and [[docking (dog)|docked]] short or born naturally short.
=== Temperament ===
The Mudi is a versatile farm dog that can hunt, exterminate [[rodent]]s, and act as a capable [[herding dog]] and flock guardian. Although the breed is much less popular than the better-known [[Puli]] and [[Komondor]] in its native country, owners of the Mudi claim that it is incomparable for its versatile talents and pleasant disposition.
== External links==
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*[http://www.mudi.ca/ Mudi Association of Canada]
*[http://www.geocities.com/americanmudiassociation/ American Mudi Association]
*[http://www.mudi.us/index.html?0.6719322441588322 Mudi Club of America]
* [http://www.kennelclub.hu/fajtak/k3_hu.html Hungarian Breed Site, FCI standard]
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[[Category:Dog breeds]]
[[Category:Dog breeds originating in Hungary]]
[[Category:Animal breeds originating in Hungary]]
[[Category:Herding dogs]]
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