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Komondor | Kuvasz | Mudi | Puli | Pumi |
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| physical traits | - large - muscular - imposing | - large - powerful | medium-sized | - sturdy muscular - wiry - strands of mop-like hair - nimble - active | good sense of smell |
| colors | white | - white - ivory - cream | - fawn - black - white - black and white - blue merle either speckled or striped - ash - brown. white markings (dominating not preferred) on chest and tips of toes | - black - rusty black - gray - apricot - white | - solids only - shades of gray - black chestnut - white. fawn in shades of red - yellow and cream. some with white mark on chest and white lines on toes |
| personality/ temperament | - independent - intelligent - loyal - protective - hardy - wary of strangers - intolerant to trespassers | - intelligent - curious - courageous - bold - tireless - determined - sensitive - devoted - patient - docile - playful - stamina - gentle - protective - loyal - faithful - devoted - assertive - reliable - wary of str | - intelligent - good capacity to learn - alert - adaptable - courageous - brave - adaptable - watchful - animated - independent - lively - loyal - affectionate. some may be overly shy - aggressive | - devoted - form close bond - sensitive - smart - fun loving - intelligent - one person/family breed dog - courageous - animated - affectionate - loyal - lively - energetic - tough - headstrong - independent - alert - wa | - high spirited - lively - cheerful - expressive - some can be aggressive with strangers - noisy - loyal - sociable - jolly - restless - |
| maintenance/ special needs | - very high - constant grooming to prevent matting - exercise - obedience train early - protect from heat - not good for city life - sheds little - virtually odorless - wary of strangers - intolerant to teasing | - lots of exercise - constant shedding - brush often - needs to know who master is - strict discipline - not good for city life - not good with other pets | - extra exercise - daily brushing | - very high - constant grooming - may take up to a day for coat to dry - protect from heat - easy to train | exercise |
| nickname | Hungarian Sheepdog | 'safekeeper' | Hungarian Mudi | - Hungarian Puli - Hungarian Sheepdog | - Hungarian Pumi - Berger des Pyrenees |
| origination | Hungary, largest Hungarian herding dog | Hungary | Hungary, from crossing Hungarian herding dogs possibly with prick-eared German herding dogs | Hungary | Hungary, possibly a cross between Hungarian Puli and German herding dogs (Spitz?) and terrier |
| bred for | guard livestock | - guard dog - hunting wild boars | - guarding - herding. herding cattle and sheep and hunting wild boar | sheep herding | livestock herding |
| identifying traits | - white - mop-like strands of fur - | ... | ... | hair resembles mop | upright ears that bend forward 2/3's up |
| height | 23.5~31.5 (inch) | 23~31 (inch) | ... | 16~17 (inch) | 13~19 (inch) |
| weight | 80~135 (lbs) | 66~115 (lbs) | ... | 25~35 (lbs) | 22~33 (lbs) |
| height for male | ... | ... | 16~18.5 (inch) | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - good companion - good with other family pets - guard livestock - country life - cooler climate - outdoors - guard dog | - guarding - watchdog - companion - security - cooler climate - outdoors | - famly - companion - other pets - guard dog - herding - drug sniffing dog - watch dog - sentinel - agility - city life - cold climates - security - hunting | - country or city life - cooler climates - watchdog - guard dog - | - herding - guarding - watchdog - comforts of home - companion - indoors - watchdog - all climates - security - hunting - not good with other pets - not for city life - |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise because of size | supervise because of size, not overly affectionate | yes | a one person dog | ... |
| lifespan | 12 (year) | 12~14 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 12~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - ankc - nzkc-(working dog group) - jkc-(sheepdog / cattledog group) - saku-(herding dog group) - fci-(sheepdog group) - ckc | - akc - ankc - nzkc-(working dog group) - uk-(pastoral dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - saku-(herding dog group) - fci-(sheepdog group) - ckc | - fci - (sheepdog dog breed group) - arba - ukc - (herding dog breed group) | - fci-(sheepdog group) - akc - ukc - saku - ankc-(working dog group) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) | - fci- (sheepdog and cattle dog group) - arba - ukc-(herding dog group) - ankc-(working dog group) - ckc-(Berger des Pyrenees) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) - |
| hair type | - heavy - thick - dense - thick - mop-like - cord-like - felt-like - tassel-like stranded double coat - outercoat - long - wavy - coarse - undercoat-soft - woolly | - double coat - topcoat - dense - medium coarse - undercoat - fine | - dense - thick - wavy or slightly curly - shiny - about 1.18-2.76"/ 3-7 cm long. short - straight - smooth on head and front of limbs. may have cowlicks or ridges | - very long - dense - profuse - curly - wavy - water resilient wooly cords | - long shaggy - harsh and curly |
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