Comparison: Komondor and Old English Sheepdog

Komondor and Old English Sheepdog 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
Old English Sheepdog
Photo: AKS.9955, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
KomondorOld English Sheepdog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originHungaryUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers65–80 cm56–61 cm
Weight40–60 kg27–45 kg
Life span10–12 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Long white coat in heavy cords
  • Large muscular dog, up to 80 cm
  • Dark eyes hidden under cords
  • Massive shaggy grey-blue and white coat covering the eyes
  • Square, stocky build and a rolling gait
  • Short or absent tail (no longer docked in many countries)
CoatSoft undercoat and corded white outer coat.Profuse, harsh shaggy coat with a waterproof undercoat.
PurposeA Hungarian livestock guardian protecting flocks from wolves and thieves; the corded coat shields it from predators' bites.An English drover's dog that moved cattle to market; the docked tail once identified a working dog exempt from tax.

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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.