Komondor vs Sheltie

Compare the Komondor to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Komondorok and Shelties.

Komondor vs Sheltie
Komondor
Sheltie
Komondor
Sheltie
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General Details
Komondor
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Komondor
Sheltie
Origin Country
Hungary
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1544 AD
1909 AD
Temperament
Komondor
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Komondor
Sheltie
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Komondor
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Komondor
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Komondor
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Komondor
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Komondor
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Komondor
Sheltie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Komondor
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Komondor
Sheltie
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Komondor
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Komondor
Sheltie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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