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Name	Afghan Hound	German Shepherd	Komondor
Origins	Afghanistan	Germany	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	93	2	163
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Hungarian Komondor Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which is the smallest dog, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$800-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor intelligence:	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor trainability comparison.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Komondor dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Independent Affectionate Gentle Steady Fearless Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor playfulness comparison:	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound 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 German Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	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.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Komondor 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 Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor mouthiness comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound, German Shepherd and Komondor breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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 cold weather conditions The Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor energy level comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 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? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor coat comparison:	Fine	Fuzzy	Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound, German Shepherd and Komondor color?	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Black Tan Red Silver	White Ivory
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Komondor dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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 Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not 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 Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor 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: Afghan Hound or German Shepherd or Komondor? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Komondor 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor 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 Afghan Hound and German Shepherd and Komondor have?	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-10 puppies
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Afghan Hound vs German Shepherd vs Komondor Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	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?	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 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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	No data available

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