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Compare Komondor and Briard. Which is better: Komondor or Briard or Otterhound?
Name | Komondor | Briard | Otterhound |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 163 | 127 | 186 |
Reviews | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound breeds. |
Hungarian Komondor Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog |
Berger Briard Berger De Brie | Otter Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound? Compare adult weight ranges. | 125 pounds (59 kg) | 75 pounds (35 kg) | 66-115 pounds (30-52 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 125 pounds (59 kg) | 75 pounds (35 kg) | 90.5 pounds (41 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound height comparison: | 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) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm) | 25 inches (62.5 cm) |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1200 | $1000-$1200 | $500-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? | Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is easiest to train? | Komondor dogs are easy to train. | Briard dogs are easy to train. | Otterhound dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most alert? | Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most protective? | Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Affectionate Gentle Steady Fearless Calm |
Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful |
Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound? | Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound social needs comparison: | Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average. | Briard dogs are a social breed. | Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
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. | Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Briard 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. | Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed. | Average: The Briard barks occasionally. | Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Briard 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 Briard vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which has lowest bite risk? | 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. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which uses mouth most during play? | Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Komondor bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound bite force: Ordinary. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. 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. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. 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. | 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 frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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. |
Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound health problems comparison: | No data available | No data available |
Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which breed is most active? | Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Komondor dogs have an average exercise need. | Briard dogs need a lot of exercises. | Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? | Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which needs most food? | 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. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. What colors are available? | White Ivory |
Black Gray Tawny |
Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which requires most maintenance? | 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. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which drools least? | The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which has least natural smell? | 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. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat | Fine |
Rough Waterproof |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? Komondor or Briard or {name3 shedding: | Komondor dogs shed none to minimal. | Briard dogs shed moderately. | Otterhound dogs shed above average. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is best with kids? | Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Briard dogs are generally with other pets. | Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? Which dog is more friendly? | Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? | Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or Briard or Otterhound? | Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound? |
Yes Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Otterhound 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 Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Otterhound 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. | Briards are usually recommended for elderly people. | Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. 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, Briard, and Otterhound. 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, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is best suited for water work? | 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. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. 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 Briard vs Otterhound Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which has most puppies? | 3-10 puppies | 8-10 puppies | 4-7 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. 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, Briard, and Otterhound. What's recommended? | 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. |
Komondor vs Briard vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. How are they classified? | 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. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. How are they classified internationally? | 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. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Komondor, Briard, and Otterhound. Which has most recognition? | No data available | No data available | American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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