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This stunning white dog is as beautiful as their mountainous homeland. Great Pyrenees are loving, large, and in charge. They’re a gentle, family-oriented dog most of the time, but will step in to protect their “flock” if danger is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 85-115 pounds and stand 25-32 inches tall.

Great Pyreneess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed can be a good friend to any dog, animal, child, or visitor. Great Pyrenees may be initially uncomfortable with unknown people and pets, but they become more comfortable over time, especially if they’re socialized early. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Great Pyrenees need a fair amount of daily exercise, including at least a leashed walk or playtime in a large yard. This breed is known for running away when off-leash, so make sure all play areas are fenced and secured. Many Great Pyrenees also like swimming and hiking, particularly in cold weather. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Great Pyrenees have a double coat of weather-resistant hair. Their outer coat is long, flat, and thick, with coarse hairs that are straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Pyreneess are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The heat may irritate their skin, so they’re better suited for cold climates or indoor spaces. Great Pyrenees are big dogs that enjoy moderate amounts of activity, so they prefer homes over apartments or small spaces. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Komondors are playful yet protective, feisty yet devoted, headstrong yet lovable. They need attention and care from a young age but become more independent with time. Training is key to keep Komondors friendly. They may have a sheepish grin, but they’ll go to great lengths to keep you safe. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-100 pounds and stand 25-28 inches tall.

Komondors are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They should be socialized with their training to prevent adversity to strangers and new pets. If socialized, Komondors genuinely appreciate the company of another dog. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Komondor requires daily exercise, such as a walk or playtime in the yard. When they're young, these dogs may need more strenuous activity, but they’ll grow calmer with age. Swimming may not be a great idea because Komondors take a long time to dry off. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Komondors are known for their white corded coats, which begin to develop their natural swirling pattern around one or two years old. The longer, thicker outer coat rests on top of a soft undercoat, creating a warm barrier for them. Because of their double layer of fur, Komondors don't do well in warm climates. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance.

Komondors are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They are fairly easy to train.