Komondor vs Rough Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Mop Dog or Collie?

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Name	Komondor	Rough Collie
Origins	Hungary	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	40
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Komondor vs Rough Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Which is cheaper, Komondor or Rough Collie? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Komondor and Rough Collie?	No data available	$400-$600
Availability	Frequent	Very frequent

Komondor vs Rough Collie General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie size comparison:	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie weight comparison:	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie height comparison:	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Komondor vs Rough Collie Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Komondor vs Rough Collie coat comparison:	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors What are the original Komondor and Rough Collie color? Komondor vs Rough Collie color comparison:	White Ivory	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie shedding:	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Komondor or Rough Collie?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Komondor vs Rough Collie Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Komondor or Rough Collie smarter? Which is best? Komondor vs Rough Collie intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability Komondor vs Rough Collie trainability comparison. What's the difference between Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Komondors are easy to train.	Rough Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness Komondor vs Rough Collie playfulness comparison:	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Komondor vs Rough Collie?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Komondor vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Komondor or Rough Collie?	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Komondor or Rough Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Komondor vs Rough Collie mouthiness comparison:	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Komondor vs Rough Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Komondor or Rough Collie?	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Komondor kutyafajtát.	Nem a legjobb választás Rough Collie, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Rough Collie tartása lakásban.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Komondor or Rough Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rough Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Komondor vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Komondor or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Komondor or Rough Collie?	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Komondor or Rough Collie?	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Komondor or Rough Collie?	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Komondor or Rough Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.	Yes 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a 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.

Komondor vs Rough Collie Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Komondor vs Rough Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Komondor vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Komondor vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Komondor vs Rough Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Komondor and Rough Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Komondor and Rough Collie?	10-12 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic Komondor vs Rough Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Komondor or Rough Collie? Komondor vs Rough Collie energy level comparison:	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Rough Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Komondor vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Komondor or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Komondor or Rough Collie?	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Komondor or Rough Collie? Does the Komondor breed eat more than the Rough Collie breed?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Komondor vs Rough Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Komondor vs Rough Collie?	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 Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Komondor or Rough Collie?	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Komondor vs Rough Collie?	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Komondor vs Rough Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Komondor and Rough Collie have? Komondor vs Rough Collie litter size comparison:	3-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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