Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Komondor	Bergamasco	Mudi
Origins	Hungary	Italy	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	163	181	486
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Bergamasco, Cane da pastore Bergamasco, Bergermaschi	Hungarian Mudi, Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
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 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$1000-$1300	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense Fine	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short
Colors	White Ivory	Grey	Fawn Black Merle Brown Gray White Black Blue-Grey Ash coloured (blue grey)
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Bergamascos shed none to minimal.	Mudis shed moderately.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Determined Patient Quiet Vigilant	Alert Energetic Intelligent Loving Courageous Gentle Lively Guarding Companionable Watchful Keen to Work Adaptable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Mudi's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Bergamascos aren't famous for their trainability.	Mudis are easy to train.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bergamascos are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Mudis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Bergamascos are highly affectionate dogs.	Mudis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Bergamascos are a social breed.	Mudis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Bergamascos are good watchdogs.	Mudis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bergamascos strongly protect their territory.	Mudis are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bergamascos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mudis 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.	Bergamascos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Mudis are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bergamascos 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.	Mudis don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Bergamascos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Mudis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bergamascos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mudis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bergamascos 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.
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 Bergamasco vs Mudi

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mudis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards cats.	Mudis are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bergamasco is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bergamascos are generally with other pets.	Mudis are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bergamascos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Mudis 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Bergamasco breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Mudi 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi

Health Issues	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bergamascos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Joint Dysplasia Skin Allergies	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	13-15 years	14-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Bergamascos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mudis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Bergamascos need quite a lot of exercise.	Mudis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Bergamascos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Mudis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, 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 average to cold weather conditions The Bergamasco can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bergamasco has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Bergamasco is an average drooler.	The Mudi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Mudi

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	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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