Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Karst Shepherd	Kerry Beagle	Komondor
Origins	Slovenia	Ireland	Hungary
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	462	496	163
Reviews	1	2	1
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Other Names	Kraški ovčar	An Pocadán Ciarraíoch	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$800-$1000	$300-$400	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	58-88 pounds (26-40 kg)	50-60 pounds (22.5-27 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Avg. Weight	73 pounds (33 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (57-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (60 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor

Coat	Thick Dense Double	Dense	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded
Colors	Grey	Tan & White Blue Mottled & Tan Blue Mottled & Black	White Ivory
Grooming	Average: The Karst Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Kerry Beagle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Karst Shepherds shed moderately.	Kerry Beagles shed above average.	Komondors shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor

Temperament	Brave Independent Courageous	Outright Energetic Quick Gentle Friendly	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Kerry Beagle's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Karst Shepherds are quite easy to train.	Kerry Beagles are quite easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	Karst Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Kerry Beagle is a highly playful breed.	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Karst Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Kerry Beagles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Karst Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kerry Beagles are highly affectionate dogs.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Karst Shepherds need a lot of social interaction.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Karst Shepherd rarely barks.	High: The Kerry Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Karst Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Kerry Beagles are good watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Karst Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kerry Beagles are average defenders.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Karst Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kerry Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Karst Shepherds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kerry Beagles 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	Karst Shepherds have average wanderlust potential.	Kerry Beagles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Karst Shepherds 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.	Kerry Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Karst Shepherds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Karst Shepherds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kerry Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Karst Shepherds tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Kerry Beagles 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.	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 - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor

Stranger Friendly	Karst Shepherds are average friendly towards strangers.	Kerry Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Karst Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Karst Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Kerry Beagles are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Karst Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Karst Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kerry Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Karst Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kerry Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Karst Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Kerry Beagles usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Karst Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kerry Beagles 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 Karst Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kerry Beagle 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.	Not really 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 - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle vs Komondor

Health Issues	The Karst Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kerry Beagle 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	No set	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	11-12 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Karst Shepherds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kerry Beagles are high energy dogs.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Karst Shepherds have an average exercise need.	Kerry Beagles need a lot of exercises.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Karst Shepherds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Kerry Beagles don't need too much sleep.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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 cold weather The Karst Shepherd can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kerry Beagle can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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 Karst Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kerry Beagle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Karst Shepherd 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 Kerry Beagle is an average drooler.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Karst Shepherd vs Kerry Beagle 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	3-6 puppies	1-6 puppies	3-10 puppies
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