I'm Ildiko C., 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!
Q. & A. with Ildiko
Why did you start 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
What makes your 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.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown merle, black merle, yellow, white, brown, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Szomoru Fuz Stars Are Born Lynx
Went home
Female
Szomoru Fuz Stars Are Born Aries
Went home
Female
Szomoru Fuz Stars Are Born Crux
Went home
Male
Szomoru Fuz Stars Are Born Lyra
Went home
Female
Szomoru Fuz In The Shadows Spruce
Went home
Male
Szomoru Fuz In The Shadows Fae
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Ildiko
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.
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.
Price
Puppy prices include between $2,200 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.”
Contract & health guarantee
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.
Szomorú Füz Mudi Kennel/Weeping Willow Mudi Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Ildiko C.
Program update on 15 Nov. •
Everyday moments
Fern is still available, 7 months old black male
Ildiko C.
Program update on 15 Nov. •
Tired puppies
Ildiko C.
Program update on 15 Nov. •
Sunset strolls
Ildiko C.
Program update on 15 Nov. •
Still have two boys available...been to herding, dog shows, dicing dock, walks...
Ildiko C.
Litter update on 12 Nov. •
We have been doing a lot with our last two boys. They are 7 months old and getting to try herding, dog show, walking, play time, socializing
Hershey and Csillag (Chili)'s litter
Ildiko C.
Litter update on 11 July •
2 boys and 1 girl left....ready to join your active family
Hershey and Csillag (Chili)'s litter
Parent dogs
Hershey, dad
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.
Csillag (Chili), mom
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.
Luna, mom
Mudi
About Luna
Luna is a go-go girl. She is very active, loves every sport. She is a ral, vocal mudi. She will yell at me if she is not getting what she wants. She is more like a tom-boy. She is very muscular. She loves the dock, racing, ball....She is a great first time Mom. She was also imported from Hungary. She has the very tight curled fur, which makes her look like she has short fur and shows her body curves more. She has that dark eyes, nose, lip pigment a standard mudi should have.
Anubis was imported from Hungary. He is my kennel's fundation dog. He is one unique dog with a special line behind him. He has all A and clear health results. He is a dog you can take anywhere. He is a great guard dog, but a well behaved travel comapnion who travels to Hungary from the US to attend dog shows and earn titles.
He is a 1 gen dog, meaning in Hungary, that his Pedigree is not closed, has missing names in his line, but it does not mean we don't know who they are, they were just real working dogs on farms and the owners did not register them where w/o that number we can't enter them in the Pedigree. In the US, AKC only accepts dogs for conformation who have 3 gen at least behind them. He has more then that ,but not officially, so Anubis and his puppies can't show in AKC, but they can show in UKC, International dog shows...He can do any sports in any club! His puppies are 2 gen. Anubis is UKC Champion.
His most favotire sport is ball. He loves the frisbe, FastcCat, weight pull...he has a great herding instinct.
On his line there are service dogs, disc-champs....
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.