Komondor has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Bichon Frise has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Komondor is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bichon Frises are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Affectionate
Fearless
Independent
Calm
Gentle
Steady

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Komondors shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bichon Frises are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Komondor if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Bichon Frises are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Hungary

France

Russian Ovcharka

barbet, water dog

1600s

ancient times

Working (AKC:1937)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White

White
Cream

Komondors have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Bichon Frises have medium-length coats.

Corded

Curly

A Komondor can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bichon Frise can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Komondors have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Bichon Frises are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Komondor has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bichon Frise has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Komondors need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Bichon Frises need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Komondor has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Bichon Frise minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

The Komondor is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Bichon Frises bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Komondor dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Bichon Frise dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Komondor, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Komondors usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bichon Frises usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Komondors require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Bichon Frises have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

In general Komondor should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Bichon Frise should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-125 pound (45 - 57 kg) Komondor feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Bichon Frise feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Komondor is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Komondor is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bichon Frise is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Komondor has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Bichon Frises are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Komondors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Bichon Frises make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Komondors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bichon Frises are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Komondors are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bichon Frises are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Komondors are not very stranger friendly.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

Komondors have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Bichon Frises are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Komondors are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bichon Frises are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.