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

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Name	Newfoundland	Komondor
Origins	Canada	Hungary
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	36	163
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Other Names	Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Newfoundland vs Komondor

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

Hair & Care - Newfoundland vs Komondor

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

Characteristics - Newfoundland vs Komondor

Temperament	Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Newfoundlands are easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Komondors, 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.
Affection Level	Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Newfoundlands are a social breed.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Newfoundlands have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Newfoundlands have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	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.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	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 - Newfoundland vs Komondor

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

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No set
Life Expectancy	9-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Newfoundlands have an average exercise need.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	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 to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
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 Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Newfoundland vs Komondor

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	4-12 puppies	3-10 puppies
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