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Name	Komondor	German Shepherd	Belgian Sheepdog
Origins	Hungary	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	2	120
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Komondor Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Chien De Berger Belge Groenendael
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Komondor or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog weight comparison:	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog height comparison:	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$800-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Sheepdog is easier than average to get.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog trainability comparison.	Komondor dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Affectionate Gentle Steady Fearless Calm	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Hard Working Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog social needs comparison:	Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.
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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog playfulness comparison:	Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Belgian Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	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 German Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Belgian Sheepdog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	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.	Belgian Sheepdog 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.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Komondor bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:	Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Hyperthyroidism
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Belgian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Komondor, German Shepherd and Belgian Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Sheepdog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Belgian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog energy level comparison:	Komondor dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Komondor dogs have an average exercise need.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Komondor dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	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.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat	Fuzzy	Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Komondor, German Shepherd and Belgian Sheepdog color?	White Ivory	Black Tan Red Silver	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Komondor or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Komondor dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	Medium ⏺ The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?	Komondor dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog?	Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	Yes Komondor dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Sheepdog 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 German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Sheepdog 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.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Komondor or German Shepherd or Belgian Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog?	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Komondor and German Shepherd and Belgian Sheepdog have?	3-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Komondor vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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

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