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

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Name	Komondor	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Akbash Dog
Origins	Hungary	Turkey	Turkey
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	86	192
Reviews	1	2	1
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara Bas, Kangal Dog, Kham Kepiji Dogs, Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs	Akbash dog, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği, Coban Kopegi Turkish Shepherd
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$800-$1200	$500-$600	$500-$700

General Appearance - Komondor vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Akbash Dog

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

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

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

Characteristics - Komondor vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Akbash Dog

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

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Akbash Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akbash Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not dog-friendly.	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akbash Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akbash Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akbash Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Akbash Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Komondor 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 Akbash Dog 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 - Komondor vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Akbash Dog

Health Issues	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Akbash Dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Umbilical Hernias
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-13 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors 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.	Akbash Dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need.	Akbash Dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Komondors 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.	Akbash Dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	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 Akbash Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Akbash Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.	The Akbash Dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Akbash Dog

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	3-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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