Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor" Compare Akbash Dog and Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Which is better: Akbash Dog or Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Komondor?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Akbash Dog	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Komondor
Origins	Turkey	Turkey	Hungary
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	192	86	163
Reviews	0	0	0
Rate

Other Names	Akbash dog, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği, Coban Kopegi Turkish Shepherd	Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara Bas, Kangal Dog, Kham Kepiji Dogs, Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set	No set
Price	$500-$700	$500-$600	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 90–140 pounds (41–64 kg), Female: 75–105 pounds (34–48 kg)	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 115 pounds (52,5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (41 kg)	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height	Male: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Female: 27–30 inches (69–76 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 28,5 inches (72,5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Coat	Thick Smooth	Fine	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded
Colors	White	Biscuit White Brindle Liver Blue Fawn Red	White Ivory
Grooming	Average: The Akbash Dog requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Akbash Dogs shed moderately.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders.	Komondors shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Temperament	Affectionate Alert Courageous Independent Intelligent Loyal	Bold Independent Proud Confident Intelligent Steady	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Akbash Dogs are quite easy to train.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	Akbash Dogs are not the most playful dog breed.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Akbash Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Akbash Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Akbash Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Akbash Dog barks occasionally.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Akbash Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Akbash Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Akbash Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Akbash Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Akbash Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Akbash Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Akbash Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Akbash Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Akbash Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Stranger Friendly	Akbash Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Akbash Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not dog-friendly.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Akbash Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Akbash Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Akbash Dogs are generally with other pets.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Akbash Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Akbash Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Health Issues	Akbash Dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Umbilical Hernias	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-13 years	10-12 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Akbash Dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Akbash Dogs exercise need is minimal.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Akbash Dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Akbash Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Akbash Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Akbash Dog is an average drooler.	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-10 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Akbash Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Komondor

Reviews