Comparison: Komondor and Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

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

Komondor
Photo: Kari, CC BY 2.5, source
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Photo: DorinRodina, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
KomondorRomanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originHungaryRomania
CategoryGiant–
Height at withers65–80 cm–
Weight40–60 kg–
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Long white coat in heavy cords
  • Large muscular dog, up to 80 cm
  • Dark eyes hidden under cords
  • Large but never heavy dog with a long, abundant coat
  • White with dark patches, or solid white or grey
  • Calm, stable, wary of strangers
CoatSoft undercoat and corded white outer coat.Abundant coat of at least 10 cm, harsh and straight, with a denser lighter undercoat; piebald (white with black or grey markings) or solid white or grey.
PurposeA Hungarian livestock guardian protecting flocks from wolves and thieves; the corded coat shields it from predators' bites.A Romanian herding and guard dog from the Carpathians, a fearless protector of flocks against predators.

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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.