Komondor
Description: 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 the 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:
Komondor 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 and pets.
Guard-dog: Very High, wary of
strangers and does not take kindly to teasing and if their growls go unheeded
they may attack 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. Komondor 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 are
independent thinkers.
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 in 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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