Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Komondor | Briard | Otterhound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Hungary |  France |  England |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 163 | 127 | 186 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor | Berger De Brie, Berger Briard | Otter Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1928 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed. |
| FCI Group | 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | No set | American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $1000-$1200 | $500-$600 |
General Appearance - Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound
| Size | Large | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | 75 pounds (35 kg) | 66-115 pounds (30-52 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | 75 pounds (35 kg) | 90.5 pounds (41 kg) |
| Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm) | 24-26 inches (60-65 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm) | 25 inches (62.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound
| Coat | Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded | Fine | Rough Waterproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Ivory | Tawny Gray Black | Blue Cream Wheaten Tan Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Komondors shed none to minimal. | Briards shed moderately. | Otterhounds shed above average. |
Characteristics - Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound
| Temperament | Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady | Faithful Intelligent Obedient Fearless Loyal Protective | Amiable Outright Tempered Boisterous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Briard's has great intelligence. | Average: Otterhound's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Komondors are easy to train. | Briards are easy to train. | Otterhounds are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Otterhound 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. | Otterhounds are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Briards are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Otterhounds are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Komondors need for social interaction is average. | Briards are a social breed. | Otterhounds need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed. | Average: The Briard barks occasionally. | Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Komondors are one of the best watchdogs. | Briards are one of the best watchdogs. | Otterhounds are not the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs. | Briards are extremely protective guard dogs. | Otterhounds can't provide protection for their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Briards have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Otterhounds 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. | Briards have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Otterhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Briards 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. | Otterhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Briards are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Otterhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Briards adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Otterhounds 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. | Briards 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 Briard vs Otterhound
| Stranger Friendly | Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs. | Briards are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Otterhounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Komondors are kid-friendly dogs. | Briards are kid-friendly dogs. | Otterhounds are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Komondors are cat-friendly dogs. | Briards are average friendly towards cats. | Otterhounds are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Briards are average friendly towards other dogs. | Otterhounds are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Otterhound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people. | Briards are usually recommended for elderly people. | Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets. | Briards are generally with other pets. | Otterhounds are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Briards are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Otterhounds 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 Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Otterhound 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. |
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 Briard vs Otterhound
| Health Issues | The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Otterhounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set | No set | Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Joint Problems |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Briards have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Otterhounds are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Komondors have an average exercise need. | Briards need a lot of exercises. | Otterhounds need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Briards are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Otterhounds 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. | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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 Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound 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 Briard has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Briard is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Otterhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound
| 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 | 8-10 puppies | 4-7 puppies |
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