Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Komondor | Puli | Kuvasz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Hungary | Hungary | Hungary |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
| Popularity Rank | 163 | 142 | 157 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor | Hungarian Puli, Hungarian Water Dog, Puli Dog, Puli Kutya, Pulik | Hungarian Kuvasz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1936 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
| 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 | No set |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $1000-$1200 | $500-$1200 |
General Appearance - Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz
| Size | Large | Medium | Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg) | Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 125 pounds (59 kg) | Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg) | Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg) |
| Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm) | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 25.5 inches (65 cm) | Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm) | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz
| Coat | Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded | Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded | Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Ivory | White Cream Silver Brown Black | White |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Komondors shed none to minimal. | Pulis shed none to minimal. | Kuvaszs shed above average. |
Characteristics - Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz
| Temperament | Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady | Agile Faithful Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient Smart Home-Loving | Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Puli's has great intelligence. | Average: Kuvasz's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Komondors are easy to train. | Pulis are easy to train. | Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability. |
| Playfulness | Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Puli is a playful breed. | Kuvaszs, 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. | Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Pulis are highly affectionate dogs. | Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Komondors need for social interaction is average. | Pulis need for social interaction is average. | Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed. | Average to high: The Puli is a vocal breed. | Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Komondors are one of the best watchdogs. | Pulis are one of the best watchdogs. | Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs. | Pulis are extremely protective guard dogs. | Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pulis 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. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home. | Pulis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Pulis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Pulis are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Kuvaszs are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Pulis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Kuvaszs 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz
| Stranger Friendly | Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs. | Pulis are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Komondors are kid-friendly dogs. | Pulis are kid-friendly dogs. | Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Komondors are cat-friendly dogs. | Pulis are average friendly towards cats. | Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Pulis are average friendly towards other dogs. | Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people. | Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people. | Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets. | Pulis are generally with other pets. | Kuvaszs are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Pulis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Kuvaszs 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 Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Kuvasz 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. |
Not really 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 Puli vs Kuvasz
| Health Issues | The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | No set | No set | Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 12-16 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Pulis are high energy dogs. | Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Komondors have an average exercise need. | Pulis need quite a lot of exercise. | Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Pulis don't need too much sleep. | Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 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 | Average. | Average. | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Puli has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Puli is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Kuvasz is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Komondor vs Puli vs Kuvasz
| 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 | 4-6 puppies | 8-12 puppies |
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