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The Komondor (plural is Komondorok) is a big, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusually heavy, white corded coat which resembles an old-fashioned string mop. Puppies are white and fluffy and tend to form cords at about 3 to 4 months of age. They are very strong and agile for their size. A hardy, healthy dog, they can tolerate changing temperatures. Keeping the coat of a Komondor is a challenge and should not be taken lightly. Cords continue to grow and must be maintained by dividing new hair growth every two to three months from the skin out to the existing cords. If not trimmed regularly, the coat will reach the ground by the time they are 6 years old. Another consideration for the Komondor is that coat is always picking up debris from outside like dirt, leaves, twigs, small living creatures. This needs to be removed.
Height: 26 -32 inches
Weight: 80 - 135 lbs.
Colors: White
Coat: Long, coarse outer coat; may be curly or wavy; softer undercoat.
Temperament: Komondors are protective, loyal
With Children: Good with their own family, needs to be properly introduced to other children.
With Pets: Excellent with live stock, may be bossy to other pets.
Special Skills: Guard dog and herding dog.
Watch-dog: Very high, a natural protector they will guard with their life sheep, cattle, children or other pets.
Guard-dog: Very High, wary of strangers and doe snot kindly to teasing and if their growls go unheeded may attach without warning.
Care and Training: You should never brush or comb the coat of a Komondor. You may want to have their coat taken care of by a professional groomer, as it requires separating the hair into cords as it grows. Bathe only when necessary and then thoroughly dry the coat (can take up to 24 hours). Nail and teeth cleaning when necessary. Komondors need intensive exercise such as pulling or a long-distance run. They also need a purpose in life. Training of the Komondor should be firm, consistent rules and early socialization. Obedience training is essential to discourage assertive tendencies.
Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High. They are high in intelligence, but is an independent thinker.
Activity: Medium, but needs daily exercise.
Living Environment: Suburban or rural; fenced yard. Can live outside comfortable in a doghouse. Best home is a sheep ranch i Montana, second best is a house in the country with a fenced yard.
Health Issues: Hip dysplasia
Life Span: 8 - 12 years
Litter Size: 3 - 10
Country of Origin: Hungary
History: The Komondor is a very old breed from Hungary where they were used to protect flocks of sheep. Known as early as 1555, it is said that they descended from the Russian herding dogs.
First Registered by the AKC: 1937
AKC Group: Working
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB), UKC
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