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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Comparison - Dog breed selector: Kangal Dog or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Hungarian Komondor? Find the right dog for you

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Name Anatolian Shepherd Dog Great Pyrenees Komondor
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor breeds.
Kangal Dog
Kara Bas
Karabash Dog
Kham Kepiji Dogs
Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs
Coban Kopegi
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Hungarian Komondor
Hungarian Sheepdog
Mop Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is the largest?
Large Giant Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) 125 pounds (59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) 125 pounds (59 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor? Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor height comparison:
Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) 25.5 inches (65 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) 25.5 inches (65 cm)

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$600 $500-$600 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor?
Very frequent: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is easiest to train?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Komondor dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most alert?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most protective?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Intelligent
Confident
Bold
Proud
Steady
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Independent
Affectionate
Gentle
Steady
Fearless
Calm
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor?
Slightly Below Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor social needs comparison:
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most flexible?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.
Great Pyrenees dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has lowest bite risk?

High 🔼

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which uses mouth most during play?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Anatolian Shepherd Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Komondor bite force: Ordinary.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Anatolian Shepherd Dog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has fewer health issues?
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Great Pyrenees 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which breed is most active?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which needs most food?
4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 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.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. What colors are available?
Red
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Biscuit
Liver
White White
Ivory
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which drools least?
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine Dense
Double
Dense
Wavy
Thick
Shaggy
Corded
Coarser Topcoat
Finer Undercoat
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor? Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Komondor dogs shed none to minimal.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best with kids?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor? Which dog is more friendly?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Great Pyrenees or Komondor?
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not dog-friendly.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor?
No
Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees 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
Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees 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?
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best suited for service work?

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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has most military use?

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.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has most puppies?
5-10 puppies 6-9 puppies 3-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Pyrenees vs Komondor Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Great Pyrenees, and Komondor. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
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