Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kerry Blue Terrier	Komondor	Kuvasz
Origins	Ireland	Hungary	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	129	163	157
Reviews	2	1	2
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Other Names	Kerry, Irish Blue Terrier	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Hungarian Kuvasz
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1922 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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	No set	No set	No set
Price	$500-$600	$800-$1200	$500-$1200

General Appearance - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

Size	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight	33-40 pounds (15-18 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)
Avg. Weight	36.5 pounds (16.5 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)
Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (46 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

Coat	Curly	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat
Colors	Silver Blue Gray Black	White Ivory	White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Kerry Blue Terriers shed none to minimal.	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Kuvaszs shed above average.

Characteristics - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Spirited Intelligent Alert Loyal Strong Willed	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Kerry Blue Terrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Kuvasz's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kerry Blue Terriers are easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.	Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a playful breed.	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Kerry Blue Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Kerry Blue Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Kerry Blue Terriers are a social breed.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Kerry Blue Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Kerry Blue Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kerry Blue Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kuvaszs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kerry Blue Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Kerry Blue Terriers 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.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Kuvaszs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Kerry Blue Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kuvaszs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kerry Blue Terriers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

Stranger Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kerry Blue Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kerry Blue Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Kuvaszs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Kerry Blue Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kuvaszs 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 Kerry Blue Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

Health Issues	The Kerry Blue Terrier 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.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Kerry Blue Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Kerry Blue Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Kerry Blue Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kerry Blue Terrier 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Kerry Blue Terrier vs Komondor vs Kuvasz

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	4-8 puppies	3-10 puppies	8-12 puppies
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