Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Finnish Spitz Versus Komondor: Introduction
- Finnish Spitz versus Komondor: Overview
- Finnish Spitz versus Komondor: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor
- The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor
- Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Komondor
- Temperament of the Finnish Spitz Versus the Komondor
- Price of Finnish Spitz versus Price of Komondor
- The Popularity of Finnish Spitz versus Popularity of Komondor
- Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Komondor
- Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor?
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Komondors Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Komondor?
- Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Komondor?
- Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Komondors?
- Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Komondor
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Komondors Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Komondors?
- How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Komondors?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor?
- Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Komondors?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Komondor
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Komondor. Which One is a Better Pet?
Finnish Spitz Versus Komondor: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Finnish Spitz and for the Komondor. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor
Finnish Spitz versus Komondor: Overview
A very important difference between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized dog while the Komondor is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Finnish Spitz belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Komondor belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Finnish Spitz versus Komondor: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Finnish Spitz to the Komondor based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Finnish Spitz | Komondor |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Height | 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder | 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 20 to 35 pounds | 80 to 100 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $900 | $840 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1100 | $550 – $800 |
| Temperament Score | 72.7 percent | 90.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 179 | 170 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Finnish Spitz in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Komondor. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Finnish Spitz is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Komondor is 70 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Finnish Spitz is a better pet than the Komondor. So, you should get the Finnish Spitz!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor
Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor are most different:
The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor
The Finnish Spitz and the Komondor are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Komondor
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor.
Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Komondors weigh 80 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Komondors are 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Temperament of the Finnish Spitz Versus the Komondor
The Komondor has a better temperament than the Finnish Spitz.
This is because the temperament score for the Komondor is 90.0 percent while the temperament score for the Finnish Spitz is 72.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 72.7 percent, the Finnish Spitz has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 90.0 percent, the Komondor has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor by measuring the temperaments of 11 Finnish Spitzs and 10 Komondors.
Price of Finnish Spitz versus Price of Komondor
The average price of the Finnish Spitz puppy is $900. The price of the Finnish Spitz typically ranges from $600 – $1100. However, the price of a Finnish Spitz can be as low as $500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 3 Finnish Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Komondor puppy is $840. The price of the Komondor typically ranges from $550 – $800. However, the price of a Komondor can be as low as $500 and as high as $1800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 17 Komondor puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Finnish Spitz is more expensive than the Komondor.
| Finnish Spitz | Komondor | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $900 | $840 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1100 | $550 to $800 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Finnish Spitz and Komondor. For different price points, the charts show how many Finnish Spitz puppies or how many Komondor puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Finnish Spitzs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Komondors
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Finnish Spitz puppy or the Komondor puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
The Popularity of Finnish Spitz versus Popularity of Komondor
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Komondor is more popular with dog owners than the Finnish Spitz. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Komondor is 170 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Finnish Spitz is 179 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Finnish Spitz
Popularity of Komondor
| Year | Finnish Spitz Popularity Rank | Komondor Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 170 | 159 |
| 2014 | 174 | 168 |
| 2015 | 178 | 163 |
| 2016 | 179 | 177 |
| 2017 | 177 | 163 |
| 2018 | 184 | 173 |
| 2019 | 183 | 181 |
| 2020 | 187 | 178 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Komondor
Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Komondors do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor
Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Komondors do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Komondors require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Komondors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.
Komondors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Komondors Tolerate Hot Weather?
Finnish Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Komondors can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.
Komondors are very easy to train.
Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Komondors have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Komondors?
Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Komondors shed moderately.
Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Komondor
Finnish Spitzs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Komondors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Komondors Tolerate Cold Weather?
Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Komondors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Komondors?
Finnish Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Komondors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Komondors?
Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Komondors get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Komondor?
Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Komondors do not get along well with other dogs.
Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Komondors?
Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Komondors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Finnish Spitz:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Komondor
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Komondor that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Komondor:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Finnish Spitz and how the Komondor compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Spitz and of the Komondor to other breeds:
Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Finnish Spitz versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Finnish Spitz versus Bloodhound Finnish Spitz versus Standard Poodle Finnish Spitz versus Collie Finnish Spitz versus Belgian Sheepdog Finnish Spitz versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Finnish Spitz versus American Hairless Terrier Finnish Spitz versus Japanese Chin Finnish Spitz versus American Hairless Terrier Finnish Spitz versus Keeshond
Komondor Versus Other Dog Breeds
Komondor versus Alaskan Klee Kai Komondor versus Bracco Italiano Komondor versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Komondor versus Bernese Mountain Dog Komondor versus Tibetan Spaniel Komondor versus Boerboel Komondor versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Komondor versus Akita Chow Komondor versus Lhasapoo
Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Komondor. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Finnish Spitz and the Komondor better suits you and your family.