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

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Name	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Komondor
Origins	Zimbabwe	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	41	163
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Other Names	African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US	No set
Price	$900-$1200	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Komondor

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Komondor

Coat	Dense	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded
Colors	Golden Red White Gray Wheaten	White Ivory
Grooming	Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks shed none to minimal.	Komondors shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Komondor

Temperament	Dignified Loyal Sensitive Intelligent Mischievous Strong Willed	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Average: Rhodesian Ridgeback's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.	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	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are a social breed.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are average watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rhodesian Ridgebacks strongly protect their territory.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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	Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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	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 - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Komondor

Stranger Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rhodesian Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rhodesian Ridgebacks usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rhodesian Ridgebacks 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	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 Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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 - Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Komondor

Health Issues	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Dermoid Sinus Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks need quite a lot of exercise.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Rhodesian Ridgebacks are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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	Medium The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rhodesian Ridgeback 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	6-8 puppies	3-10 puppies
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