Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Komondor	Kangal Dog	Maremma Sheepdog
Origins	Hungary	Turkey	Italy
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Kangal Çoban Köpegi, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Sivas Kangal, Turkish Kangal	Cane da Pastore, Maremmano-Abruzzese, Pastore Abruzzese, Pastore Maremmano, Abruzzo Sheepdog, Abruzzese Sheepdog, Maremma, Maremmano
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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$600-$800

General Appearance - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Size	Large	Giant	Large
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm)	24-29 inches (60-73 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Coat	Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat	Dense Double	Rough Thick Double
Colors	White Ivory	Gray Cream Black	White Yellow
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Kangal Dogs are heavy shedders.	Maremma Sheepdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Alert Independent Selfish Controlled Calm Protective Sensitive	Alert Dignified Intelligent Determined Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Kangal Dogs are quite easy to train.	Maremma Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Maremma Sheepdogs, 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Kangal Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Maremma Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Kangal Dogs are known to be antisocial.	Maremma Sheepdogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Maremma Sheepdog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Kangal Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kangal Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Maremma Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kangal Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Maremma Sheepdogs have lower than 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.	Kangal Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Maremma Sheepdogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Kangal 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.	Maremma Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Kangal Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs 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.	Kangal Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Maremma Sheepdogs 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.	Kangal Dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.	Maremma Sheepdogs 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Maremma Sheepdogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maremma Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Kangal Dogs are generally with other pets.	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kangal Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Maremma Sheepdogs 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 Kangal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Maremma Sheepdog 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.	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.

Health Factors - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Health Issues	Egészségesek Komondor fajták, de vannak bizonyos egészségügyi problémáik, amelyeket rendszeresen ellenőrizned kell az állatorvossal.	Egészségesek Kangal Dog fajták, de vannak bizonyos egészségügyi problémáik, amelyeket rendszeresen ellenőrizned kell az állatorvossal.	Egészségesek Maremma Sheepdog fajták, de vannak bizonyos egészségügyi problémáik, amelyeket rendszeresen ellenőrizned kell az állatorvossal.
Health Problems	No set	Fatty Tumors	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia Obesity Vaccination Sensitivity
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Kangal Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Kangal Dogs have an average exercise need.	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Kangal Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Maremma Sheepdogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	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	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Maremma Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kangal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Maremma Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Maremma Sheepdog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Kangal Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

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	5-10 puppies	5-9 puppies
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