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Name	Komondor	Kuvasz	Alaskan Malamute
Origins	Hungary	Hungary	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	157	59
Reviews	1	0	2
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Hungarian Kuvasz	Mal, Mally
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1200	$500-$1200	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

Size	Large	Giant	Large
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant
Colors	White Ivory	White	Red Gray White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Kuvaszs shed above average.	Alaskan Malamutes are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable	Affectionate Dignified Loyal Devoted Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Kuvasz's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Malamute's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability.	Alaskan Malamutes are easy to train.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Alaskan Malamutes are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average.	Alaskan Malamutes are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kuvaszs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential.	Alaskan Malamutes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Alaskan Malamutes have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Kuvaszs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kuvaszs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Malamutes are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Kuvaszs are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Malamutes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kuvaszs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alaskan Malamutes 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 Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Malamute 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

Health Issues	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inherited Polyneuropathy
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises.	Alaskan Malamutes need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Malamutes don't need too much sleep.
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	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Kuvasz vs Alaskan Malamute

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	8-12 puppies	4-10 puppies
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