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Komondor
The Komondor is a livestock guardian dog , South Russian Ovcharka originating in Hungary. Known as the king of the Hungarian sheepdogs, the Komondor is a truly magnificent looking animal.
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 , Belgian Shepherd Dog of dog. , Javanese The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed , St. Bernard - Saint Bernard are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs , Javanese are.
Coat
Its long, thick, uniquely and strikingly corded white coat , German Spitz (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks. The puppy coat , Dog Rescues and Shelters is soft and fluffy. However, the coat , Birman is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures. A fully mature coat , German Shorthaired Pointer is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat , Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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. , Australian Stock Horse The length of the cords increases with time, as the coat , Karabakh grows. Shedding is very minimal with this breed. , St. Bernard - Saint Bernard The only substantial shedding occurs as a puppy before the dreadlocks form. The Komondor is born only with a white coat, , English Shepherd unlike the Puli, which is usually white or black, or sometimes grayish. A working Komondor's coat , Appaloosa Horse may be discolored by the elements, and may appear less than white if not washed regularly.
History
The Komondor is an ancient breed, , Nonius and Furioso Horses thought to be of Asian origin, descending from the dogs , Finches the Magyars brought to Hungary in the 10th century. It's been suggested thier name "Komondor" came from the Cuman (or Koman) people, Turkish-speaking people who lived near the Yellow River; Koman-dor would mean the dog , Fish Feeding and Digestion of the Cumans. The unique dreadlock appearance , Botia 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, , Clydesdale the South Russian Ovtcharka.
The Komondor is built for livestock guarding. It is big, strong, and armored with a thick coat. , Pug The coat , St. Bernard - Saint Bernard provides protection against wild animals , Jardine Parrot and the weather and vegetation. The coat , South Russian Ovcharka is the trademark of the breed. , Finches
The Komondor is rare everywhere outside the country , German Shorthaired Pointer 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. , Lowchen
Temperament
Like all breeds , Toy Fox Terrier of guardian dog, , Knabstrup Komondoroks are independent, protective, aggressive with strangers, territorial, and very intelligent. , Toy Fox Terrier The Komondor excels as a guardian because it bonds strongly with its charges. The Komondor is a protector rather than an aggressive dog , Doves and Pigeons 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, , English Shepherd making it an excellent family dog. , Pharaoh Hound It is indeed intelligent , Doves and Pigeons and independent, due to the fact that traditionally it lived with the animals , Balinese 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 , Australian Kelpie up to understand that the owner makes the decisions and the dog , Knabstrup 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. , American Saddlebred Horse
Health
They have a life span of approximately 12 years and a tendency to develop bloat and skin problems. As with many large breeds, , Karabakh there is also a predisposition toward hip dysplasia. As always, seek out a reputable breeder , Dog Rescues and Shelters and check their breed , English Shepherd stock history.
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