Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Central Asian Ovtcharka	Rottweiler	Komondor
Origins	Russia	Germany	Hungary
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	414	8	163
Reviews	1	2	1
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Other Names	Central Asian Shepherd, Central Asian Sheepdog, Central Asian Owtcharka, Central Asian Ovcharka, Central Asian Ovtcharka, Middle Asian Shepherd Dog, Middle Asian Shepherd, Middle Asian Sheepdog, Middle Asian Owtcharka, Middle Asian Ovcharka Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka, Alabai, Turkmen Alabai, Aziat, Volkadov, Wolf Crusher	Rottie, Rott	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 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	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.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	No set
Price	$1200-$2500	$1200-$2000	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor

Size	Large Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight	121-176 pounds (55-80 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Avg. Weight	148.5 pounds (67.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height	27-32 inches (68.5-81 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Avg. Height	29.5 inches (75 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor

Coat	Dense Thick Double	Dense	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded
Colors	White Black Fawn Brindle Grey Russet Straw Flecked	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	White Ivory
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Central Asian Ovtcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Central Asian Ovtcharkas shed above average.	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Komondors shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor

Temperament	Adaptable Curious Independent Bold Imperturbable Strong	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Average: Central Asian Ovtcharka's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are hard to train.	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most playful dog breed.	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are a social breed.	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Central Asian Ovtcharka rarely barks.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are one of the best watchdogs.	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Central Asian Ovtcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rottweilers have an 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	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have average wanderlust potential.	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Central Asian Ovtcharkas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Central Asian Ovtcharkas 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.	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor

Stranger Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are average friendly towards cats.	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Central Asian Ovtcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are generally with other pets.	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rottweilers 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Central Asian Ovtcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rottweiler 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 - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler vs Komondor

Health Issues	Central Asian Ovtcharkas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	8-11 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Central Asian Ovtcharkas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Central Asian Ovtcharkas need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 4 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Central Asian Ovtcharka can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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 Central Asian Ovtcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Central Asian Ovtcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Rottweiler 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	4-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	3-10 puppies
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