Dog Breeds Similar to the Mudi

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2022

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Introduction

The temperament of the Mudi can be described as: Alert; Courageous; Energetic; Intelligent; Keen; Lively

Mudi
The Mudi
Rank Dog Breed Degree of Similarity to Mudi
1 Alaskan Klee Kai 79 %
2 German Pinscher 79 %
3 Australian Kelpie 78 %
4 German Wirehaired Pointer 75 %
5 Belgian Tervuren 75 %
6 Gordon Setter 75 %
7 Canaan Dog 75 %
8 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 75 %
9 Lagotto Romagnolo 75 %
10 Dutch Shepherd 74 %
Mudi
The Mudi

About Mudis

See our list of reputable Mudi breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

The average lifespan of the Mudi is 12 to 14 years.

The weight of the Mudi is 18 to 29 pounds, with height 14 to 20 inches.

See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Mudi here.

See the complete breed profile of the Mudi here (with pictures).

Dog Breeds Similar to Mudi in Trait and Appearance

1. Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaskan Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai

The temperament of the Alaskan Klee Kai can be described as:

Alert; Aloof; Curious; Intelligent

The Alaskan Klee Kai is 79 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

The Mudi and the Alaskan Klee Kai are similar in the following ways:

      • Both the Alaskan Klee Kai and the Mudi are great family dogs.

                                                    The table below compares the Mudi to the Alaskan Klee Kai side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                    Attribute Mudi Alaskan Klee Kai
                                                    Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                    Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                    Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                    Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                    Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                    Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                    Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                    Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                    More Facts About the Alaskan Klee Kai

                                                    The average price of the Alaskan Klee Kai puppy is $2760.

                                                    See our list of reputable Alaskan Klee Kai breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                    The average lifespan of the Alaskan Klee Kai is 12 to 16 years.

                                                    The weight of the Alaskan Klee Kai is 10 to 15 pounds, with height 13 to 17 inches.

                                                    See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Alaskan Klee Kai here.

                                                    See the complete breed profile of the Alaskan Klee Kai here (with pictures).

                                                    2. German Pinscher

                                                    German Pinscher
                                                    The German Pinscher

                                                    The temperament of the German Pinscher can be described as:

                                                    Even Tempered; Familial; Intelligent; Lively; Loving; Spirited

                                                    The German Pinscher is 79 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                    The Mudi and the German Pinscher are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                        The table below compares the Mudi to the German Pinscher side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                        Attribute Mudi German Pinscher
                                                                                                        Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                        Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                        Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                        Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                        General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                        Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                        Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                        Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                        Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                        Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                        Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                        More Facts About the German Pinscher

                                                                                                        The average price of the German Pinscher puppy is $2690.

                                                                                                        See our list of reputable German Pinscher breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                        The average lifespan of the German Pinscher is 12 to 14 years.

                                                                                                        The weight of the German Pinscher is 25 to 45 pounds, with height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                        See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the German Pinscher here.

                                                                                                        See the complete breed profile of the German Pinscher here (with pictures).

                                                                                                        3. Australian Kelpie

                                                                                                        Australian Kelpie
                                                                                                        The Australian Kelpie

                                                                                                        The temperament of the Australian Kelpie can be described as: Alert; Energetic; Loyal; Protective

                                                                                                        The Australian Kelpie is 78 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                        The Mudi and the Australian Kelpie are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                        • Both the Australian Kelpie and the Mudi are not suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                              • Both the Australian Kelpie and the Mudi are great family dogs.

                                                                                                                                                        The table below compares the Mudi to the Australian Kelpie side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                        Attribute Mudi Australian Kelpie
                                                                                                                                                        Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                        Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                        Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                        Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                        Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                        Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                        More Facts About the Australian Kelpie

                                                                                                                                                        The average price of the Australian Kelpie puppy is $500.

                                                                                                                                                        See our list of reputable Australian Kelpie breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                        The average lifespan of the Australian Kelpie is 10 to 15 years.

                                                                                                                                                        The weight of the Australian Kelpie is 25 to 46 pounds, with height 15 to 20 inches.

                                                                                                                                                        See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Australian Kelpie here.

                                                                                                                                                        See the complete breed profile of the Australian Kelpie here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                        4. German Wirehaired Pointer

                                                                                                                                                        German Wirehaired Pointer
                                                                                                                                                        The German Wirehaired Pointer

                                                                                                                                                        The temperament of the German Wirehaired Pointer can be described as: Active; Affectionate; Friendly; Intelligent; Loyal; Willful

                                                                                                                                                        The German Wirehaired Pointer is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                        The Mudi and the German Wirehaired Pointer are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                        • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Mudi are not suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The table below compares the Mudi to the German Wirehaired Pointer side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Attribute Mudi German Wirehaired Pointer
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                          More Facts About the German Wirehaired Pointer

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average price of the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy is $1050.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          See our list of reputable German Wirehaired Pointer breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average lifespan of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 12 to 14 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The weight of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 60 to 70 pounds, with height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the .

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Are German Wirehaired Pointers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the complete breed profile of the German Wirehaired Pointer here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                          5. Belgian Tervuren

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Belgian Tervuren
                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Belgian Tervuren

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The temperament of the Belgian Tervuren can be described as: Affectionate; Bright; Possessive; Tireless

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Belgian Tervuren is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Mudi and the Belgian Tervuren are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Both the Belgian Tervuren and the Mudi can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Both the Belgian Tervuren and the Mudi are great family dogs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The table below compares the Mudi to the Belgian Tervuren side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Attribute Mudi Belgian Tervuren
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More Facts About the Belgian Tervuren

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average price of the Belgian Tervuren puppy is $1630.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See our list of reputable Belgian Tervuren breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average lifespan of the Belgian Tervuren is 10 to 12 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The weight of the Belgian Tervuren is 40 to 70 pounds, with height 21 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Are Belgian Tervurens Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Belgian Tervuren here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Belgian Tervuren here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the complete breed profile of the Belgian Tervuren here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          6. Gordon Setter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gordon Setter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Gordon Setter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The temperament of the Gordon Setter can be described as: Alert; Confident; Eager; Fearless; Gay; Loyal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Gordon Setter is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Mudi and the Gordon Setter are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Both the Gordon Setter and the Mudi are not suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Gordon Setter and the Mudi can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The table below compares the Mudi to the Gordon Setter side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Attribute Mudi Gordon Setter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More Facts About the Gordon Setter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average price of the Gordon Setter puppy is $1230.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See our list of reputable Gordon Setter breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average lifespan of the Gordon Setter is 10 to 12 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The weight of the Gordon Setter is 45 to 80 pounds, with height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Are Gordon Setters Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Gordon Setter here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Gordon Setter here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the complete breed profile of the Gordon Setter here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          7. Canaan Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Canaan Dog
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Canaan Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The temperament of the Canaan Dog can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alert; Cautious; Devoted; Intelligent; Quick; Vigilant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Canaan Dog is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Mudi and the Canaan Dog are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Both the Canaan Dog and the Mudi are great family dogs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The table below compares the Mudi to the Canaan Dog side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Attribute Mudi Canaan Dog
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More Facts About the Canaan Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average price of the Canaan Dog puppy is $600.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See our list of reputable Canaan Dog breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average lifespan of the Canaan Dog is 12 to 15 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The weight of the Canaan Dog is 35 to 55 pounds, with height 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Canaan Dog here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the complete breed profile of the Canaan Dog here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Cardigan Welsh Corgi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cardigan Welsh Corgi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Cardigan Welsh Corgi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The temperament of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi can be described as: Active; Affectionate; Alert; Companionable; Devoted; Intelligent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Mudi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Mudi are very suitable for new dog owners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Mudi can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The table below compares the Mudi to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Attribute Mudi Cardigan Welsh Corgi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More Facts About the Cardigan Welsh Corgi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average price of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy is $1950.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See our list of reputable Cardigan Welsh Corgi breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average lifespan of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 12 to 15 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The weight of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 25 to 38 pounds, with height 10 inches to 1 foot tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Are Cardigan Welsh Corgis Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the complete breed profile of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. Lagotto Romagnolo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lagotto Romagnolo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Lagotto Romagnolo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The temperament of the Lagotto Romagnolo can be described as: Active; Companionable; Keen; Loving; Loyal; Trainable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Lagotto Romagnolo is 75 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Mudi and the Lagotto Romagnolo are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Lagotto Romagnolo and the Mudi are not suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Lagotto Romagnolo and the Mudi are very suitable for new dog owners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Lagotto Romagnolo and the Mudi can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The table below compares the Mudi to the Lagotto Romagnolo side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Attribute Mudi Lagotto Romagnolo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★☆☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More Facts About the Lagotto Romagnolo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average price of the Lagotto Romagnolo puppy is $5040.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See our list of reputable Lagotto Romagnolo breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average lifespan of the Lagotto Romagnolo is 14 to 17 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The weight of the Lagotto Romagnolo is 24 to 35 pounds, with height 14 to 19 inches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Lagotto Romagnolo here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the complete breed profile of the Lagotto Romagnolo here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          10. Dutch Shepherd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dutch Shepherd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Dutch Shepherd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The temperament of the Dutch Shepherd can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate; Alert; Loyal; Obedient; Reliable; Trainable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Dutch Shepherd is 74 percent similar to the Mudi based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Mudi and the Dutch Shepherd are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Mudi are great family dogs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The table below compares the Mudi to the Dutch Shepherd side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Attribute Mudi Dutch Shepherd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Affectionate With Family ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            General Health ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Weight Gain ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Train ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Exercise Needs ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Good For Novice Owners ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Easy To Groom ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Size ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Prey Drive ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Intensity ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wanderlust Potential ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More Facts About the Dutch Shepherd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average price of the Dutch Shepherd puppy is $1530.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See our list of reputable Dutch Shepherd breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The average lifespan of the Dutch Shepherd is 12 to 15 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The weight of the Dutch Shepherd is 50 to 70 pounds, with height 21 to 25 inches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Dutch Shepherd here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See the complete breed profile of the Dutch Shepherd here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dog Breeds Similar to Mudi but Bigger

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. German Pinscher (25 to 45 pounds): 79 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Australian Kelpie (25 to 46 pounds): 78 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. German Wirehaired Pointer (60 to 70 pounds): 75 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Belgian Tervuren (40 to 70 pounds): 75 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Gordon Setter (45 to 80 pounds): 75 percent similar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dog Breeds Similar to Mudi but Smaller

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Lancashire Heeler (13 to 15 pounds): 72 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Silky Terrier (8 to 10 pounds): 72 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Yorkipoo (3 to 14 pounds): 71 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Morkie (7 to 13 pounds): 70 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Pomchi (4 to 12 pounds): 70 percent similar