Komondor

Hungarian Sheepdog, Kiraly

The Komondor looks like a real giant mop, and has not only a very special look, but also some very specific skills. This perfect herding dog is always on the lookout and spends most of his time guarding and protecting his territory. This excellent family dog does the same with his own. He is a born protector. For those who want a dog that is different, original, faithful, courageous and will stop at nothing to protect his family, the Komondor is the perfect choice.

Height 55 to 80 cm
Weight 40 to 60 kg
Life expectancy 10 to 12 years
Hair Loss Medium
Excercise Need High
Home country Hungary

Quick Overview of the Komondor

Temperament

  • Calm
  • Very attached to his family
  • Brave and daring

Appearance

  • Strong and very muscular body
  • White or ivory dress
  • Thick, corded coat

Health

  • No particular pathology

Temperament of the Komondor

An excellent family dog, the puppy loves to play, but as an adult, he becomes calm and his guardian instincts naturally take over. Very attached to his family, he will protect them no matter what.

Courageous and daring, he has the ability to analyze and take initiative, that allows him to keep a good eye on his territory. He instinctively protects his own and his property.

Socialization must be instilled at a very young age to prevent him from developing the habit of biting once adult.

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Breed Appearance

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His distinctive silhouette is strong and very muscular.

This large, well built dog hides his strength and muscles under a thick layer of long hair that can sometimes even reach the ground.

His rope-like appearance is peculiar to the Komondor, leaving an impression of walking mop.

Height

Between 65 and 80 cm (25.59 to 31.50 inches) for the male
Between 55 and 70 cm (21.65 to 27.56 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 50 and 60 kg (110.23 to 132.28 pounds) for the male
Between 40 and 50 kg (88.18 to 110.23 pounds) for the female

Color

His dress is white or ivory.

Hair

His hair's coat is thick and corded and has an undercoat.

Morphology

His head has a convex skull which is wider than the muzzle and has a well defined stop.

His eyes are dark brown. His hanging v-shaped ears are set high. His nose is black. His very bushy tail is slightly curved.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 1, section 1 and is #53

Characteristics of the Komondor

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Life in an apartment
Good first dog
Tolerates solitude
Tolerates cold weather
Tolerates hot weather
Affectionate
Friendly with children
Friendly with strangers
Friendly with other animals
Hair loss
Drooling level
Easy to care for
Robust health
Easy to train
Intelligent
Tendency to bark
Tendency to nibble
Protective
Instinct to hunt
Adventurous spirit
Energy level
Level of intensity
Need for exercise
Playful

Price and monthly budget

Price you can expect to pay for a Komondor puppy: between and
These prices are indicative and may vary from breeder to breeder

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Tips About this breed

His imposing mass and well-being still require a minimum of living space.

A garden or a large plot of land will be particularly beneficial to him, but he must live in continuous contact with his master.

This funny specimen is an excellent defense, protection and guard dog, but also an adorable family dog.

His mistrust is natural and comes from his herding ancestors. His education must be rigorous and precocious and advocate hierarchy and socialization with those of his species.

His strong temperament can make him aggressive, and he will tend to become leader of the pack if he is not properly educated. It is imperative to start his education early.

Health of the Komondor

Very sturdy and solid, this dog generally enjoys excellent health and longevity for his size. No particular pathology affects the breed.

GROOMING

Even if his appearance seems to require a difficult and complicated maintenance, it is not.

No special maintenance, not even brushing, is required. For hygienic reasons, and in order to preserve the health of his immense corded fleece, it is recommended to bathe him regularly.

For novices in the field, it is preferable to place your dog in the hands of expert canine grooming professionals.

History of this breed

This very old breed of Hungarian Shepherd Dogs is believed to be of Asian origin. Although his origins are not officially known, some say he arrived with the Magyars in Hungary towards the end of the 11th century.

His primitive ancestors, having accompanied this ancient nomadic people that relied on cattle breeding, lived at that time in the plain bounded by the Carpathian mountains, extending over the territories of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Serbia and Romania.

It was in 1960 that the standard was established and the FCI recognized the breed. He is an excellent herdsman; protective, and very efficient against predators such as wolves and bears. Today, as a companion dog, he has retained his primitive instincts of guarding and protecting his territory.

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