Mudi Puppies Blog

Here are several quick quips and fun facts that Mudi owners and aficionados can learn to let people know how much you are into your beloved Mudi. The Mudi was not a breed that was developed or created, they were discovered as a herding dog in early times in Hungary. Dr. Dezsõ Fényes is the founder of the Mudi. Mudis are still being used to herd sheep flock that can amount to 500 in number.

Aside for sheep, these dogs are just as efficient with herding cattle and pigs. Swimming and playing in the water are activities enjoyed by the Mudi. Finland has the next number of Mudi to Hungary. It is quite fascinating to know all these interesting facts about the Mudi. It can bring a new and better understanding of the dog as well as make you love them even more.

Mudis are medium-sized dogs with dense and wavy to curly coats of black, white, red, brown, and cifra, a rare color of blue-merle. They are highly intelligent, courageous and powerful as they make excellent guard dogs but are known to be gentle to family members.  If one would like to own a Mudi, familiarization is important especially with the breed standard which should reflect on the dog meaning it is genuine and of quality. Physically they are 14 to 20 inches in height and 18 to 29 pound, wedge shaped heads, pointed noses and triangular ears. A good amount of research is recommended before seeing a breeder in the area. But be aware of sneaky non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Read the rest of this entry »

Waving good bye to his puppy friends. What a lovely Mudi puppy!

A tiny Mudi puppy ready to jump! He will make a perfect watchdog when he grows up.

Taking good care of a pet is one of the challenges of every pet owner. Their food, medication, protection, safety and even their personal grooming is part of our duties.  Unfortunately not all breeds have the same upholding, each dogs are special in their own way even in their maintenance. If you own a Mudi, then you are one of the luckiest pet owners considering that this breed requires less time and effort in terms of their grooming. If you want them to be neat and shipshape, simple hair brushing will do.

It doest not require frequent bathing since their coat is coarse, impermeable and lusterless. An occasional combing and brushing to remove dead hair is all it needs. Frequent brushing specially during their shedding season is favorable because it will aid in the removal of excess hairs. So to keep your Mudi   in good shape, don’t forget in your spare time to brush them up.

The Hungarian Mudi is a rare breed from Hungary that was created for hunting. They can simply be called “Mudi” and in Latin, they are Canis Ovilis Fenyesi. These dogs are strong and courageous enough to face and take down a wild boar. They have the versatility to act as farm dogs to chase and kill vermin, similar to the Komondor but not as popular. However breed owners swear by this breeds abilities.

A Mudi can be identified with a pointed nose and triangular erect ears. Their coats are of 2 inches in length, dense and can be curly or wavy. Colors are usually in black, red, gray, brown and fallow.  A rare find is the Cifra or Blue-Merle. These dogs make excellent watch dogs and protectors. The breed can stand at heights between 15 to 19 inches from the withers and weigh anywhere between 18 to 19 pounds.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence - Mudi is also a VERY intelligent dog breed. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Mudi puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Mudi as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Mudi, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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This Hungarian Mudi puppy might not be much to look at right now, but he is only a few weeks old. What is amazing is his rare and unique silvery-grey color! Even amongst Mudik, black is the most common color, and a silvery-grey Mudi is always a prized possession, for any serious Mudi fan and owner!

Hungarian scientists are working on a computer software analyzing dog barks that could allow people to better recognize dogs’ basic emotions.Professor Molnar and his colleagues at Budapest’s ELTE University have tested software which distinguishes the emotional reaction of 14 dogs of the Hungarian Mudi herding breed to six situations: When the dog is alone, when it sees a ball, when it fights, when it plays, when it encounters a stranger or when it goes for a walk.

“A possible commercial application could be a device for dog-human communication,” the scientist told.

The computer correctly recognized the emotional reaction of the dogs based on their barks and yelps in 43 percent of the cases. People had judged correctly in 40 percent of cases.

Molnar said the Hungarian scientists’ research provided further proof that different types of dog barks convey messages humans can understand even if they had no experience with dogs. And so, one of te rarest dogs, can help develop the communication between Humans and Canines! Way to go Mudi!!

As with all dogs, training a Mudi should begin when they are only puppies. With only 100 years of domestication in the history of a Mudi, the Mudi may sometimes be shy and therefore, positive reinforcement is always the better option, instead of reprimanding them. These dogs can be sensitive, and think of their owners as more of a friend than a master. This can be seen as both a positive and a negative aspect of owning a Mudi. Because they see you as a friend, they will be 100% loyal and devoted. But because they often don’t see their owner as an owner, obeying orders may be a problem. However, it is up to you to use these traits to your advantage.

They will definitely learn better when treated positively and fairly. This breed needs to feel that they can trust the person who is training them and once there is trust, a Mudi will do anything to please his master, his owner…his family, and ultimately his friend. He is happy to do jobs, and doesn?t require assistance to do them, once he knows what to do. So be fair and loving with their breed. And don’t hesitate to give them jobs. They love it, since they are working dogs!

The secret of a Happy Mudi Puppy and Owner

The first 8 months in a puppy’s life are very special for both dog and owner. Whether you have decided to train your puppy yourself or are attending puppy training classes, you will find this video extremely useful. It will not only show you how to train your puppy, but also what you should train your puppy to do (or not to do) in the first place. This way you can eliminate unrealistic expectations and get a happy puppy, which will make you happy! This is not just any video, but the product of one of the world’s most respected dog trainers whose free podcasts are available on itunes and who we highly recommend (just look for Leerburg Kennel Dog Training).

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How and Where to Socialize Your Puppy
Pups in the House
Safe Toys
Communication Between You and Your Dog
Obedience Training Your Puppy
Health Care for Your Pup
Grooming you pup
Behavioral Problems
Kids and Puppies
Raising Two Pups at the Same Time
Introducing Pups to Cats
Riding in the Car
Feeding Your Puppy

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