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The Komondor is a livestock guardian dog breed originally from Hungary. The plural is Komondors or Komondorok.
Appearance: Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers, 100
lb/45 kg), it has a thick, muscular body. Male Komondorok are
a minimum of 27 inches at the withers, but many are over 30
inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of
dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and
people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how
quick and agile the dogs are.
Coat: Its long, thick, uniquely and strikingly
corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine
world) resembles dreadlocks. The puppy coat is soft and
fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the
puppy matures. A fully mature coat is formed naturally from
the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to
form tassels, or cords. These cords are formed naturally as a
result of the soft, wavy undercoat intertwining with the
coarser outer coat.
The length of the cords increases with time, as the coat
grows. Shedding is very minimal with this breed, contrary to
what one might think. The only substantial shedding occurs as
a puppy before the dreadlocks form. The Komondor is born only
with a white coat, unlike the Puli, which is usually white or
black, or sometimes grayish. However, a working Komondor's
coat may be discolored by the elements, and may appear less
than white if not washed regularly.
History: The Komondor is an ancient breed, thought
to be of Asian origin, descending from the dogs whom the
Cumans brought to Hungary in the 13th century. Tname
"Komondor" comes from the Cuman (or Koman) people,
who were Turkish-speaking people who once lived near the
Yellow River; Koman-dor would mean the dog of the Cumans.
The unique dreadlock appearance gives a hint of common
origin with the Puli and the Bergamasco. There might also be a
link between the Komondor and the big, white Russian livestock
dogs, the South Russian Ovtcharka.
The Komondor is built for livestock guarding. It is big,
strong, and armored with a thick coat. The coat provides
protection against wild animals and the weather and
vegetation. The coat is the trademark of the breed.
The Komondor is rare everywhere outside the country of
origin, Hungary, although the USA and Germany have large
Komondor populations. In the USA, the Komondor is used as a
livestock guardian, but in Europe, outside Hungary, most
Komondors are guardian and family dogs.
Temperament: Komondorok are independent, protective,
aggressive with strangers, territorial, and very intelligent.
The Komondor excels as a guardian because it bonds strongly
with its charges. The Komondor is a protector rather than an
aggressive dog looking for trouble; indeed, a good livestock
guardian will not leave the flock to chase a predator. In the
absence of a flock, the Komondor bonds with the owner and
family, making it an excellent family dog.
It is indeed intelligent and independent, due to the fact
that traditionally it lived with the animals with no master on
hand to make decisions and direct the dog's actions. The
Komondor therefore makes his own decisions, which means the
owner must bring the dog up to understand that the owner makes
the decisions and the dog must abide by them. No Komondor of
good temperament is aggressive toward his charges, however,
human or animal. Such aggression is plain poor temperament,
not correct behavior for this breed.
Health: Komondors have a life span of approximately
12 years and a tendency to develop bloat and skin problems. As
with many large breeds, there is also a predisposition toward
hip dysplasia.
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