Mudi vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Canis Ovilis Fenyesi or Sheepdog?

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Name	Mudi	Border Collie
Origins	Hungary	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	486	38
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Mudi and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Mudi and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Mudi and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Border Collie? Is a Mudi taller than a Border Collie?	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Mudi vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Mudi and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Border Collie?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Mudi vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mudi vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Mudi and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Mudi vs Border Collie?	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mudi vs Border Collie?	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Mudi vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Mudi vs Border Collie?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Mudi vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mudi vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mudi indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Mudi vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.	Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Border Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Mudi vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mudi vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Mudi and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Mudi vs Border Collie?	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Mudi vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mudi vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Border Collie?	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Mudi vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mudi vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Mudi and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Mudi and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Border Collie? Do Mudi dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mudi vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mudi or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mudi or Border Collie?	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Border Collie? Can a Mudi and a Border Collie be friends? Do Mudi dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Mudi vs Border Collie?	Yes Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Mudi vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Mudi or a Border Collie? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Mudi and Border Collie. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Mudi vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Mudi and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Mudi and Border Collie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Mudi and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Mudi vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Mudi and Border Collie. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Mudi and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Mudi and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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