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Name	Mudi	Sarplaninac	Croatian Sheepdog
Origins	Hungary	Serbia Macedonia	Croatia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Illyrian Shepherd Dog Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Macedonian Shepherd	Kroatischer Schäferhund Hrvatski ovcar
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Sarplaninac? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog weight comparison:	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	29-43 pounds (13-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	36 pounds (16.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog height comparison:	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	16-21 inches (40-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	18.5 inches (46.5 cm)

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$900-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog intelligence:	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog trainability comparison.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Independent Protective Intelligent Reliable Devoted Calm	Agile Energetic Alert Intelligent Companionable Keen
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Croatian Sheepdog 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 Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Sarplaninac dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Croatian Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog 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 Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog playfulness comparison:	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Croatian Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sarplaninac breed.	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 Croatian Sheepdog indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Sarplaninac dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sarplaninac bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Croatian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Croatian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.	Croatian Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Drug Sensitivity	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Sarplaninac should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Croatian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Mudi, Sarplaninac and Croatian Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sarplaninac: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Croatian Sheepdog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	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 cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Croatian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog energy level comparison:	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Sarplaninac dogs are high-energy dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Sarplaninac dogs need a lot of exercises.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Sarplaninac dogs don't need too much sleep.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Sarplaninac's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Croatian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog coat comparison:	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Fluffy Waterproof	Dense
Colors What are the original Mudi, Sarplaninac and Croatian Sheepdog color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Black Gray White Fawn Sable	Black White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog grooming comparison:	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Croatian Sheepdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Mudi or Sarplaninac or {name3 shedding:	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs shed moderately. See more.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Croatian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Croatian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Sarplaninac dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Sarplaninac dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Croatian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	Yes Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Sarplaninac dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Croatian Sheepdog 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 Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Croatian Sheepdog 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.	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Croatian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Mudi or Sarplaninac or Croatian Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog?	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Croatian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Mudi and Sarplaninac and Croatian Sheepdog have?	5-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Mudi vs Sarplaninac vs Croatian Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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