Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Comparison – Which dog is better Mop Dog or Great Pyrenees?

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Name	Komondor	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Hungary	Spain France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	66
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien Des Pyrénées, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées, Montañés Del Pirineo, Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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 1933 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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
Price Which is cheaper, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Komondor and Great Pyrenees?	No data available	$500-$600
Availability	Frequent	Very frequent

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees size comparison:	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees weight comparison:	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees coat comparison:	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense Double
Colors What are the original Komondor and Great Pyrenees color? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees color comparison:	White Ivory	White
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees shedding:	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Great Pyreneess shed above average.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Affectionate Fearless Patient Confident Gentle Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Komondor or Great Pyrenees smarter? Which is best? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Great Pyrenees.
Trainability Komondor vs Great Pyrenees trainability comparison. What's the difference between Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are easy to train.	Great Pyreneess are easy to train.
Playfulness Komondor vs Great Pyrenees playfulness comparison:	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Great Pyreneess are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs Komondor vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Great Pyreneess are a social breed.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Great Pyreneess are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Great Pyreneess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees mouthiness comparison:	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Great Pyreneess have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Great Pyreneess 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? What's the difference between Komondor vs Great Pyrenees? Which can be better for hunting?	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Great Pyreneess have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Komondor kutyafajtát.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Great Pyrenees kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Great Pyreneess adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Pyreneess 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.

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyreneess are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Great Pyreneess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be 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 Which one could be a therapy dog: Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which is better for autism?	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 Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Great Pyreneess are usually friendly towards other pets.
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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Komondor vs Great Pyrenees health comparison. Which is the healthier: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:	No data available	Addison's Disease Bloat Cataracts Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Komondor vs Great Pyrenees lifespan comparison. How long do Komondor and Great Pyrenees breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Komondor and Great Pyrenees?	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Komondor vs Great Pyrenees hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees energy level comparison:	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Great Pyreneess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Komondor vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Great Pyreneess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Great Pyreneess don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Komondor or Great Pyrenees? Does the Komondor breed eat more than the Great Pyrenees breed?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	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 Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Komondor or Great Pyrenees?	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Komondor vs Great Pyrenees?	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Komondor vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Komondor and Great Pyrenees have? Komondor vs Great Pyrenees litter size comparison:	3-10 puppies	6-9 puppies
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