I'm the breeder behind Szomorú Füz Mudi Kennel/Weeping Willow Mudi Kennel located in Bolingbrook, IL. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
About Ildiko
Born in Hungary, live in Chicago, IL. I started with vizslas,from the US, but 4 years later we lost him to cancer, added a second vizsla, adopted another. We lost our second V at age 11 due to cancer again. Our last V is 11. I have a small scale breeding program, where my dogs will come from Hungary, or cross bred with mudi imported from Hungary.
What makes Ildiko’s program special
All my Mudi are from Hungary. Alert, active, and smart, highly trainable herding dog from Hungary- helped shepherds maintain their flocks, have high exercise needs; they can be also calm family dogs when excercise physically and mentally. The Mudi is lively, tractable, intelligent and keen. Great guard, watch and alarm dog, and is an excellent agility dog and companion.They are medium-sized.
Ildiko is a member of 2 clubs
UKC, AKC
Ildiko’s certifications & recognitions
RACEN for Anubis and Csillag, Anubis has FCAT and Csillag DCAT titles, Both Anubis and Csillag are UKC Champions as of November 2022
Newborn Mudis from Anubis and Csillag (Chili)
Born Sept. 2023. Ready Nov. 23, 2023
Planned Mudis from Anubis and Luna
Due Mar. 2025. Ready May 2025
Planned Mudis from Hershey and Csillag (Chili)
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 2025
Newborn Mudis from Anubis and Csillag (Chili)
Born Sept. 2023
Ready Nov. 23, 2023
Planned Mudis from Anubis and Luna
Due Mar. 2025
Ready May 2025
Planned Mudis from Hershey and Csillag (Chili)
Due Apr. 2025
Ready June 2025
Ildiko has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,700 - $3,000.
“Price includes guarantee, litter club registration, vet exam, first round of vaccination, deworming and socialization. The deposit equals to the half of the amount of the puppy's purchase price. It is non-refundable, unless the sale is cancelled by the breeder.”
Ildiko may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ildiko offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ildiko directly.
Puppies will socialize with other dogs in our kennel, people, new places, crate training, potty training... I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Socialized with other animals, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
Will have first round of vaccination, deworming, well-check before going to their new home.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Szomorú Füz Mudi Kennel/Weeping Willow Mudi Kennel hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Ildiko offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Ildiko started breeding
A couple of years ago one of my son showed me a photo of a Hungarian dog, a Mudi, a cifra/black merle and asked me to get one. After a long research and waiting for the right puppy, we picked up our first Mudi from Hungary 4 years ago. I fell in love with the breed and decided to continue the mudi line...once it was almost instinct in Hungary. Email: szumorufuzmudikennel@gmail.com
Ildiko has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Ildiko was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Ildiko’s program includes five colors
Ildiko’s Mudi puppies include yellow, white, brown, black merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Szomorú Füz Mudi Kennel/Weeping Willow Mudi Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Mudi
Mudi
About Csillag (Chili)
Csillag (Chili) is a female Mudi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ildiko decided to make her part of their program. Ildiko has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Mudi
About Hershey
Hershey is a male Mudi. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ildiko decided to make him part of their program. Ildiko has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Mudi
About Anubis
Anubis is a male Mudi. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ildiko decided to make him part of their program. Ildiko has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Mudi
About Luna
Luna is a female Mudi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ildiko decided to make her part of their program. Ildiko has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Mudi
Excellent level
Szomorú Füz Mudi Kennel/Weeping Willow Mudi Kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Mudis.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).