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

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Name	Komondor	Combai	Bergamasco
Origins	Hungary	India	Italy
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	163	276	181
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Kombai, Indian Boar Hound, Indian Boardog	Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Bergamasco, Cane da pastore Bergamasco, Bergermaschi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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.
Price	$800-$1200	$1200-$1800	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - Komondor vs Combai vs Bergamasco

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 66 - 77 pounds (30-35 kg), Female: 62-73 pounds (28-33 kg)	Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 70.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm), 21 - 24 inches (53-61 cm)	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), 22.5 inches (57 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Combai vs Bergamasco

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Straight Rough	Dense Fine
Colors	White Ivory	Tan & Reddish Brown	Grey
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Combai doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Combais are low shedders.	Bergamascos shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Combai vs Bergamasco

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Guarding Loyal Brave Protective Intelligent	Determined Patient Quiet Vigilant
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Combai's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Combais are quite easy to train.	Bergamascos aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Combais are not the most playful dog breed.	Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bergamascos are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Combais may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Bergamascos are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Combais need a lot of social interaction.	Bergamascos are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	High: The Combai is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Combais are one of the best watchdogs.	Bergamascos are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Combais are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bergamascos strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Combai has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Combais 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Combais have average wanderlust potential.	Bergamascos 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.	Combais have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Combais are not apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Combais adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bergamascos 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.	Combais tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
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 Combai vs Bergamasco

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Combais are not stranger friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Combais are kid-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Combais are not cat-friendly dogs.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Combais are not dog-friendly.	Bergamascos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Combai is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bergamasco is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Combais are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Combais do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Bergamascos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Combais are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bergamascos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Combai breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bergamasco 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 Combai vs Bergamasco

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.	Bergamascos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Dermatitis Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Joint Dysplasia Skin Allergies
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Combais have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bergamascos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Combais need a lot of exercises.	Bergamascos need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Combais are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bergamascos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
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.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to 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 warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Combai has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bergamasco has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Combai is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bergamasco is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Combai vs Bergamasco

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	3-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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