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Name	Mudi	Smooth Collie	Whippet
Origins	Hungary	Scotland	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Short-Haired Collie	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Smooth Collie? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet weight comparison:	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 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)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet height comparison:	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$400-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet intelligence:	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? 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.	Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
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.	Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet 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 Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet 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.	Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. 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 Smooth Collie or Whippet?	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 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 Smooth Collie indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet 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.	Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet 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 Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
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).	Average The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Mudi, Smooth Collie and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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 Smooth Collie vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet coat comparison:	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Dense Thick Flat	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Mudi, Smooth Collie and Whippet color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Mudi or Smooth Collie or {name3 shedding:	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low 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 Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Smooth Collie or Whippet?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	Yes Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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 Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet 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.	Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Smooth Collie or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.
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 Smooth Collie vs Whippet?	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.	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.
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 Smooth Collie vs Whippet 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 Smooth Collie and Whippet have?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Mudi vs Smooth Collie vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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