Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Maremma Sheepdog	Mucuchies	Mudi
Origins	Italy	Venezuela	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Guard Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	398	399	486
Reviews	3	0	1
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Other Names	Cane da Pastore, Maremmano-Abruzzese, Pastore Abruzzese, Pastore Maremmano, Abruzzo Sheepdog, Abruzzese Sheepdog, Maremma, Maremmano	Venezuelan Sheepdog, Dog of Páramos, Perro de los Páramos	Hungarian Mudi, Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	Unknown	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Size	Large	Large Giant	Medium
Weight	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	66-110 pounds (30-50 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	88.5 pounds (40 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height	24-29 inches (60-73 cm)	22-28 inches (56-71 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Avg. Height	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)	25 inches (63.5 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Coat	Rough Thick Double	Feathered	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short
Colors	White Yellow	White White & Honey White & Tan White & Black & Gray	Fawn Black Merle Brown Gray White Black Blue-Grey Ash coloured (blue grey)
Grooming	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Mucuchies requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Maremma Sheepdogs shed moderately.	Mucuchiess shed above average.	Mudis shed moderately.

Characteristics - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Temperament	Alert Dignified Intelligent Determined Friendly Loyal	Courageous Confident Loyal Trustworthy Protective Alert	Alert Energetic Intelligent Loving Courageous Gentle Lively Guarding Companionable Watchful Keen to Work Adaptable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Mucuchies's has great intelligence.	Smart: Mudi's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Maremma Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.	Mucuchiess are quite easy to train.	Mudis are easy to train.
Playfulness	Maremma Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Mucuchies is a playful breed.	Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Mucuchiess don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Mudis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Maremma Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Mucuchiess are highly affectionate dogs.	Mudis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Maremma Sheepdogs are a social breed.	Mucuchiess are a social breed.	Mudis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Maremma Sheepdog rarely barks.	Average to high: The Mucuchies is a vocal breed.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Maremma Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.	Mucuchiess are one of the best watchdogs.	Mudis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Maremma Sheepdogs strongly protect their territory.	Mucuchiess are extremely protective guard dogs.	Mudis are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Maremma Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mucuchies has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Maremma Sheepdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mucuchiess have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mudis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Maremma Sheepdogs are not the biggest explorers.	Mucuchiess are not the biggest explorers.	Mudis are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Maremma Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Mucuchiess have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Mudis don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Mucuchiess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Mudis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Maremma Sheepdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mucuchiess adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mudis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Maremma Sheepdogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Mucuchiess do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Stranger Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mucuchiess are not stranger friendly dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mucuchiess are kid-friendly dogs.	Mudis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Mucuchiess are average friendly towards cats.	Mudis are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mucuchiess are dog-friendly dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Maremma Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mucuchies is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mucuchiess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Mucuchiess are generally with other pets.	Mudis are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Maremma Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Mucuchiess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Mudis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Maremma Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Mucuchies breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Health Issues	The Maremma Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia Obesity Vaccination Sensitivity	No set	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	10-12 years	14-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mucuchiess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mudis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.	Mucuchiess need quite a lot of exercise.	Mudis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Maremma Sheepdogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Mucuchiess are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Mudis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Maremma Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Maremma Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Mucuchies has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Maremma Sheepdog is an average drooler.	The Mucuchies is an average drooler.	The Mudi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Maremma Sheepdog vs Mucuchies vs Mudi

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-9 puppies	3-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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