Komondor Dog Breed Information:
The Komondor’s appearance might make you think they were developed to mop floors, this pooch has a long and noble heritage as a flock-guarding dog breed in their native Hungary. They still retain a strong protective instinct and will defend their family and property with their life. In Hungarian, the plural form of Komondor is Komondorok.
Komondor Dog Group: Working Dogs.
Komondor Height: 25 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Komondor Weight: 80 to 100 pounds.
Komondor Life Span: 10 to 12 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Komondor are rare, but unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills do breed them. It's important to never buy a dog from an irresponsible breeder or pet store that sources puppies from mills. Komondor are barkers and suspicious of most things they see or hear. The breed is an excellent watchdog for both home and livestock and was originally developed for this role. Komondorok can be aggressive to other dogs.
Komondor History:
The earliest written description of the Komondor dates back to the 16th century, but the breed was around long before that, guarding livestock herds in his native Hungary. The Komondor is believed to be descended from the Russian Owtcharka, another breed of sheepdog.
Komondor Size:
The Komondor male stands 27.5 inches tall and up and weighs 100 or more pounds; a female is 25.5 tall and weighs 80 or more pounds.
Komondor Personality:
Komondor puppies take a long time to reach maturity generally three years or so but when they do, they have a calm, devoted personality. They're intelligent, independent, and fiercely protective, willing to rise to the challenge of defending home and family. Komondor are wary of strangers and can be aggressive to other dogs.
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Komondor Health:
Komondor are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they can be subject to certain health conditions. Not all Komondor will get any or all of these diseases:
Entropion.
Gastric Torsion (Bloat).
Hip Dysplasia.
Komondor Care:
When young, this intelligent breed is surprisingly easy to train. The key to training a Komondor is not force or repetition, but making training fun for both owner and dog. Komondor have moderate exercise needs and are satisfied with two or three short walks daily or playtime in the yard. Pay attention to dental hygiene and nail care.
Komondor Feeding:
The generally recommended daily amount for this breed is three to four cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Komondor Coat Color And Grooming:
The undercoat is soft and woolly, the topcoat coarse. Puppies have a cream or buff shading to their coats, but this color fades to white as they grow up. The Komondor coat doesn't need brushing, but it's definitely not maintenance-free.The cords must be separated regularly to prevent matting and to remove debris or dirt. Trimming around the mouth is suggested to avoid staining from food.
Komondor with Children And Other Pets:
Komondor can be good companions to children in their own family, but may have difficulty accepting visiting children. They do best in a single-dog home but can learn to get along with cats.