Comparison: Komondor and South Russian Shepherd Dog

Komondor and South Russian 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
South Russian Shepherd Dog
Photo: user:Przykuta, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
KomondorSouth Russian Shepherd Dog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originHungaryRussia
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, moderately long-bodied, not stocky dog with a long, harsh, shaggy coat
  • Head furnishings form eyebrows, moustache and beard; the nasal bridge is well covered with hair
  • Topline with a slight curve over the loin
CoatSoft undercoat and corded white outer coat.Abundant, long (at least 10 cm), harsh, thick, shaggy, slightly wavy coat over the whole body; mane desirable in males.
PurposeA Hungarian livestock guardian protecting flocks from wolves and thieves; the corded coat shields it from predators' bites.A herding and guard dog of the Russian steppes that protected livestock and premises.

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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.