Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Komondor	Siberian Husky	Alano Espanol
Origins	Hungary	Russia	Spain
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Sled Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	163	12	466
Reviews	1	4	0
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Other Names	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Spanish Alano, Spanish Bulldog, Alano, Perro de Toro
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 1930 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. Backwoods Bulldog Club
Price	$800-$1200	$700-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Avg. Weight	125 pounds (59 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm)
Avg. Height	25.5 inches (65 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 24 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)

Hair & Care - Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

Coat	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded	Fluffy	Thick
Colors	White Ivory	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Tan Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle Red Wolf Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Alano Espanol requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Komondors shed none to minimal.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	Alano Espanols are low shedders.

Characteristics - Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

Temperament	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Affectionate Obedient Reliable Dominant Patient Serious
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Alano Espanol's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Komondors are easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are hard to train.	Alano Espanols aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	Alano Espanols, 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.	Alano Espanols have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alano Espanols are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Komondors need for social interaction is average.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Alano Espanols need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Alano Espanol rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Alano Espanols are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	Alano Espanols are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Alano Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alano Espanols 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.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Alano Espanols 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.	Siberian Huskys 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.	Alano Espanols have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Alano Espanols are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alano Espanols 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

Stranger Friendly	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Alano Espanols are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alano Espanol is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alano Espanols are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Alano Espanols are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alano Espanols 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 Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alano Espanol 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 Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

Health Issues	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alano Espanols tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	11-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	Alano Espanols are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Komondors have an average exercise need.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Alano Espanols need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Alano Espanols 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	High: The Alano Espanol 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 cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alano Espanol 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.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alano Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The Alano Espanol drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Komondor vs Siberian Husky vs Alano Espanol

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	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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