The Mudi, a rare breed with only 450 in the U.S., will become a member of the herding group, which includes breeds like the German shepherd or collie. 'You're a bad dog!': ...

An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds to join the American Kennel Club’s purebred lineup. That means the Russian toy and the mudi are ...

References to Mudi-like dogs date back to the 18th century. With impressive intelligence, agility, and versatility, the rare breed was traditionally a herding dog in its homeland, Hungary.