Mudis are Hungarian sheepherding dogs that are incredibly smart. They make excellent guard dogs, but they can be overprotective, and they do bark a lot. Mudis are capable of learning to excel in almost any doggy sport but sometimes don’t want to listen right away.
Mudis were bred to protect their flock from danger, so they often see strange animals or strange people as danger. They are usually wary of new people until they have determined the stranger is not a threat. Early socialization will help your Mudi accept new people more readily. When a Mudi does see something they're unsure of, they can be excessively vocal. You can teach a Mudi to be quieter, but you should know that barking is part of a Mudi’s personality.
A Mudi’s coat is easy to care for. Their wavy hair only requires a weekly brushing to stay healthy and looking beautiful. Mudis shed a moderate amount throughout the year.
Mudis are happiest in rural settings where nobody minds if they bark and where they have a safe space to play in. They are even happier if they are in a situation where they can herd and protect other animals. In general, a Mudi should not live in an apartment but should be allowed to live in your home so they get to spend plenty of time with their human friends. Mudis who are raised around children and other pets make excellent companions. A Mudi will see children and other animals as part of their flock and will be loving and protective of them.
Mudis are incredibly talented and can learn to excel in almost any dog sport. Everything they do, they do with great enthusiasm. You’ll want to take your Mudi on daily walks or jogs and when you can, bring them to a dog park or fenced-in area where they can roam free and work off some of the energy. A well-exercised Mudi will get into a lot less trouble than one that has been getting bored.