Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Komondor | Bernese Mountain Dog | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Hungary |  Switzerland |  Scotland |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Working Dogs | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 163 | 25 | 3 |
| Reviews | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor | Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1937 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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 |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $800-$1000 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| Size | Large | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
| Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| Coat |
Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded | Dense |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Ivory |
White Black |
Golden Light |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Komondors shed none to minimal. | Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average. | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| Temperament |
Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady |
Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal |
Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | Komondors are easy to train. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train. | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful 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. | Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Komondors need for social interaction is average. | Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed. | Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Komondors are one of the best watchdogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retrievers have a strong 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. | Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Golden Retrievers 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Golden Retrievers 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| Stranger Friendly | Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Komondors are kid-friendly dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Komondors are cat-friendly dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets. | Golden Retrievers 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good 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 Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| Health Issues | The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set |
Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease |
Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 7-10 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Komondors have an average exercise need. | Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 6 to 8 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. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| 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 Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Komondor vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
| 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 | 1-14 puppies, average 8 | 5-10 puppies |
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