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Mudis hail from Hungary and were first recorded in the 19th century, according to the AKC. The breed has curly fur that can be black, brown, gray, yellow or graybrown. Mudis are also defined by its unique merle markings and “loyal” demeanor. The AKC’s breed registry says the Mudi likely “evolved naturally” from the crossing of Puli, Pumi and German Spitz breeds.
The American Kennel Club kicked off 2022 by adding the Mudi to its purebred dog registry. This medium-sized herding dog is said to be a ‘loyal,’ ‘intelligent’ and ‘active’ breed.
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Owners of a Mudi can expect their pet to grow up to 18.5 inches tall, weigh between 18 and 29 pounds and live up to 14 years.
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The AKC’s recognition of the Mudi and Russian Toy brings the dog group’s purebred registry up to 199. The last dog breed to be formally recognized by the organization was the Biewer Terrier, which was added to the AKC’s list in 2021.
The American Kennel Club kicked off 2021 by adding the Biewer Terrier to its purebred dog registry. This small dog is said to be a ‘intelligent,’ ‘amusing’ and ‘devoted’ breed.
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Dogs recognized by the AKC get to “compete at all levels of AKC-sanctioned events,” the kennel club says.
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According to the group’s press release, “To become an AKC-recognized breed there must be an active following and interest in the breed by owners in the U.S. as well as an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders. There also must be a sufficient population of dogs in the United States geographically distributed throughout the country.”
