Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Komondor	Pyrenean Mastiff
Origins	Hungary	Spain
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Guard Dogs
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Mastin d'Aragon, Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín d'o Pireneu
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$800-$1200	$900-$1000

General Appearance - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Size	Large	Giant
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 178-200 pounds (81-90 kg), Female: 200-220 pounds (90-100 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 190 pounds (85 kg), Female: 210 pounds (95 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 29.5-31 inches (75-80 cm), Female: 26-28.5 inches (68-73 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (71 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Dense
Colors	White Ivory	White Spotted Brown Grey Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Pyrenean Mastiff requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Gentle Brave Noble Docile Protective
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Pyrenean Mastiff is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Pyrenean Mastiff is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Pyrenean Mastiffs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Pyrenean Mastiffs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Pyrenean Mastiff rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pyrenean Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pyrenean Mastiffs have a strong 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.	Pyrenean Mastiffs 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.	Pyrenean Mastiffs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Pyrenean Mastiffs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pyrenean Mastiffs 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.
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.

Good With - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

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

Health Factors - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

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.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	8-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pyrenean Mastiffs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Pyrenean Mastiffs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pyrenean Mastiffs 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
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Pyrenean Mastiff 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pyrenean Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Pyrenean Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Pyrenean Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Pyrenean Mastiff

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	3-10 puppies	1-10 puppies, average 5
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