Comparison: Great Pyrenees and Komondor

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

Great Pyrenees
Photo: HeartSpoon, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Komondor
Photo: Kari, CC BY 2.5, source
Great PyreneesKomondor
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originFranceHungary
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers65–80 cm65–80 cm
Weight40–60 kg40–60 kg
Life span10–12 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Thick white coat, sometimes with cream marks
  • Massive build with calm expression
  • Double hind dewclaws
  • Long white coat in heavy cords
  • Large muscular dog, up to 80 cm
  • Dark eyes hidden under cords
CoatLong dense white coat with undercoat.Soft undercoat and corded white outer coat.
PurposeA livestock guardian from the Pyrenees that protected flocks from bears and wolves.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.