Comparison: Mudi and Pumi

Mudi and Pumi are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Mudi
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Pumi
Photo: Schenda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
MudiPumi
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originHungaryHungary
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers38–47 cm38–47 cm
Weight–8–15 kg
Recognition features
  • Wedge-shaped head, high-set prick ears of reverse-V shape, topline sloping to the rear
  • Wavy to slightly curly coat, smooth on head and front of legs
  • Black, white, fawn, ash, brown or merle
  • Square build, long head with an elongated muzzle
  • Semi-erect ears, upper third folding forward
  • Curly, tufted solid-coloured coat; constantly in motion
CoatShort smooth hair on head and front of legs, otherwise wavy to slightly curled, dense and shiny, 3–7 cm long; black, white, fawn, ash, brown and merle patterns.Wavy to curly, elastic and dense coat of 4–7 cm forming tufts, over a soft undercoat; grey in various shades, black, fawn or white, always intense and solid.
PurposeA medium-sized Hungarian herding dog used for driving livestock, guarding and as a companion.A lively Hungarian terrier-type herding dog, also used against vermin and as a companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.