Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Komondor Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Komondor versus Puggle: Overview
- Komondor versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Komondor and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Komondor and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Komondor versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Komondor versus Puggle
- Price of Komondor versus Price of Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Komondor versus Puggle
- Do Komondors shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Komondor or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Komondor or the Puggle?
- Does the Komondor Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Komondors Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Komondors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Komondor vs. Puggle
- Can Komondors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Komondor or the Puggle?
- Are Komondors good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Komondors and Puggles?
- Is the Komondor Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Komondor
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Komondor versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Komondor Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Komondor and the Puggle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Komondor and the Puggle 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 Komondor and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Komondor and the Puggle 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 Komondor and for the Puggle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Komondor and the Puggle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Komondor or the Puggle.
Komondor versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Komondor and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Komondor is a large-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Komondor versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Komondor to the Puggle 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Komondor and the Puggle
| Factor | Komondor | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 80 to 100 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $840 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $550 – $800 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Komondor 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 Puggle. 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 the Komondor is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Komondor. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Komondor and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Komondor and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Komondor and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Komondor and the Puggle
The Komondor and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Komondor and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Komondor versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Komondor and the Puggle.
Komondors weigh 80 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Komondors are 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Komondor versus Puggle
The lifespan of Komondors is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Komondors is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Puggles live longer than Komondors.
Price of Komondor versus Price of Puggle
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 reviewing the prices of 17 Komondor puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Puggle is more expensive than the Komondor.
| Komondor | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $840 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $550 to $800 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Komondor and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Komondor puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Komondors. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Komondor puppy or the Puggle 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Komondor versus Puggle
Komondors do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Komondors shed more than Puggles?
Komondors shed moderately.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Komondor or the Puggle
Komondors do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Komondor or the Puggle?
Komondors require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Komondor Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
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.
Puggles 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 Komondors Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Komondors are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Komondors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Komondors can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Komondor vs. Puggle
Komondors have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Komondors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Komondors can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Komondor or the Puggle?
Komondors do not get along well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Komondors good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Komondors are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Komondors and Puggles?
Komondors get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Komondor Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Komondors are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Komondor Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Komondors do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Komondor or the Puggle?
Komondors are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Komondor and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Komondor and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Komondor Versus Other Dog Breeds
Komondor versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Komondor versus Sussex Spaniel Komondor versus Belgian Sheepdog Komondor versus Cockalier Komondor versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Komondor versus Boykin Spaniel Komondor versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Komondor versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Komondor versus Afador Komondor versus Maltipoo Komondor versus Irish Wolfhound Komondor versus Pomsky Komondor versus Cavachon Komondor versus Labradoodle Komondor versus Welsh Terrier Komondor versus Pomsky Komondor versus Swedish Vallhund Komondor versus Canaan Dog Komondor versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Komondor versus Papillon Komondor versus Standard Poodle Komondor versus Papillon Komondor versus Karelian Bear Dog Komondor versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Boykin Spaniel Puggle versus Shichon Puggle versus Barbet Puggle versus Pyredoodle Puggle versus Berger Picard Puggle versus Pointer Puggle versus Curly-Coated Retriever Puggle versus Newfoundland Puggle versus Standard Poodle Puggle versus Afador Puggle versus Pomapoo Puggle versus Mountain Cur Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puggle versus Goldendoodle Puggle versus Belgian Sheepdog Puggle versus Icelandic Sheepdog Puggle versus English Setter Puggle versus Pug Puggle versus Maltese Puggle versus Borzoi Puggle versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Puggle versus Bedlington Terrier Puggle versus Chinese Crested Puggle versus Shihpoo Puggle versus Chi-Poo
Conclusion: Komondor versus Puggle. 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 Komondor and the Puggle better suits you and your family.