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Name	Komondor	Newfoundland	St. Bernard
Origins	Hungary	Canada	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	36	48
Reviews	1	1	1
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear	St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert, Sleuth Hound, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner
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 1886 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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	$800-$1200	$1500-$2000	$1500-$1800

General Appearance - Komondor vs Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

Size	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Fluffy Waterproof Thick	Dense Rough Smooth
Colors	White Ivory	Gray Brown White Black	Brown Red White Brindle Tricolor Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The St.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Newfoundlands are heavy shedders.	St.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet	Friendly Independent Going Social Gentle Happy Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Newfoundlands are easy to train.	St.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.	St.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	St.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs.	St.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Newfoundlands are a social breed.	St.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.	Low: The St.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs.	St.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs.	St.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The St.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Newfoundlands have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	St.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential.	St.
Prey Drive	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Newfoundlands have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	St.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Newfoundlands are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	St.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	St.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Newfoundlands 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.	St.
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 Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are stranger friendly dogs.	St.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very kid-friendly dogs.	St.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very cat-friendly dogs.	St.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	St.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Newfoundlands are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	St.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Newfoundlands are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No St.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really St.
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 Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	No set	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Dilated Cardiomyopathy Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	9-12 years	8-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Newfoundlands have an average exercise need.	St.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	St.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
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 cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.	High The St.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The St.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Newfoundland vs St. Bernard

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	4-12 puppies	6-8 puppies
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