How long does a Mudi live?

The Mudi has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Mudi get?

Males weigh 10–15 kg and females 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 37–48 cm.

Is the Mudi hypoallergenic?

No, the Mudi is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Mudi

Herding Group

Height 39–48 cm 37–46 cm
Weight 10–15 kg 8–11 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

intelligent
alert
lively
loyal
reserved with strangers
vocal

The Mudi is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from Hungary, Pannonian Plain (discovered/described 1936). Males weigh 10–15 kg and females 8–11 kg. It stands 37–48 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Mudi is a small to medium-sized dog breed that originated in Hungary. They are known for their intelligence and versatility.

Group: Herding Group
Origin: Hungary, Pannonian Plain (discovered/described 1936)
Coat: medium curly · black, white, brown, ash (blue-grey), fawn, and merle (blue merle)
Also known as: Hungarian Mudi and Driver Dog
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 0eb894c2-d394-41b6-b8b4-c93328fbb08a

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Mudi. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org akc.org ukcdogs.com mudi.us mudi.us en.wikipedia.org showsightmagazine.com

Mudi FAQ

How long does a Mudi live?: The Mudi has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Mudi get?: Males weigh 10–15 kg and females 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 37–48 cm.
Is the Mudi hypoallergenic?: No, the Mudi is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Mudi in?: The Mudi is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/0eb894c2-d394-41b6-b8b4-c93328fbb08a"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/0eb894c2-d394-41b6-b8b4-c93328fbb08a/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.