Comparison: Bergamasco Shepherd Dog and Komondor

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog and Komondor are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
Photo: Josephine06, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Komondor
Photo: Kari, CC BY 2.5, source
Bergamasco Shepherd DogKomondor
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originItalyHungary
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers54–62 cm65–80 cm
Weight26–38 kg40–60 kg
Life span–10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, square-built dog with an exceptionally abundant coat
  • Coat forms broad felted strands ("flocks") over the body
  • Rustic appearance, hair falling over face and ears
  • Long white coat in heavy cords
  • Large muscular dog, up to 80 cm
  • Dark eyes hidden under cords
CoatVery abundant coat of three hair types (goat-like, woolly and undercoat) matting into broad felted "flocks"; grey through black.Soft undercoat and corded white outer coat.
PurposeAn Italian Alpine herding dog that helped shepherds drive and guard flocks.A Hungarian livestock guardian protecting flocks from wolves and thieves; the corded coat shields it from predators' bites.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.