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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hungarian Komondor or Bergermaschi or Hungarian Water Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Komondor Bergamasco Puli
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli breeds.
Hungarian Komondor
Hungarian Sheepdog
Mop Dog
Bergermaschi
Cane da pastore Bergamasco
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
Hungarian Water Dog
Puli Dog
Puli Kutya
Pulik
Hungarian Puli
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli? Compare adult weight ranges.
125 pounds (59 kg) Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg) Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
125 pounds (59 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg) Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli? Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli height comparison:
25.5 inches (65 cm) 22-24 inches (54-62 cm) Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
25.5 inches (65 cm) 23 inches (58 cm) Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $1000-$1300 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli?
Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Bergamasco is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is easiest to train?
Komondor dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Puli dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most alert?
Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bergamasco dogs are good watchdogs.
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Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most protective?
Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bergamasco dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Affectionate
Gentle
Steady
Fearless
Calm
Patient
Quiet
Determined
Vigilant
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Faithful
Smart
Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Bergamasco dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli?
Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Bergamasco dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli social needs comparison:
Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bergamasco dogs are a social breed.
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Puli dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
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Bergamasco dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Bergamasco dogs 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.
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Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Puli is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bergamasco indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Bergamasco dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Bergamasco dogs 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.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which uses mouth most during play?
Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bergamasco dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Komondor bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bergamasco bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Puli bite force: Ordinary.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Bergamasco: 14 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has fewer 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 frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Bergamasco should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli health problems comparison:
No data available Bloat
Skin Allergies
Joint Dysplasia
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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which breed is most active?
Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Bergamasco dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.
Bergamasco dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli?
Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Bergamasco dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Bergamasco has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which needs most food?
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.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. What colors are available?
White
Ivory
Grey Black
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which drools least?
The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Bergamasco is an average drooler.
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The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bergamasco has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Wavy
Thick
Shaggy
Corded
Coarser Topcoat
Finer Undercoat
Fine
Dense
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Thick
Double
Woolly
Ribbon
Tangled
Heavy
Corded
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli? Komondor or Bergamasco or {name3 shedding:
Komondor dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bergamasco dogs shed none to minimal.
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Puli dogs shed none to minimal.
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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best with kids?
Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bergamasco dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Bergamasco dogs are generally with other pets.
Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?
Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Bergamasco dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli?
Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or Bergamasco or Puli?
Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli?
Yes
Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Bergamasco dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bergamasco is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bergamasco breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has most military use?

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.

Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has most puppies?
3-10 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Komondor vs Bergamasco vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. How are they classified?
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 in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Komondor, Bergamasco, and Puli. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
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

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