General Information |
Group(s):
Working, Guardian, Herding |
Height: 26-32 inches |
Weight: 88-132 pounds |
Longevity: low teens |
Colors: coat is white, skin is slate gray with dark gray to black pigment |
Coat type: long and profuse coat that is laboriously groomed to produce cords |
Recognized Registries: FCI, AKC, UKC, NCA and others |
Overall Appearance: Robust dog of powerful and large build. Most notable is an exceptional coat. In it's length and texture (cords) the breed has a dramatic presence. |
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Personaility - Behavior - Training |
Energy Level: low key except when working |
General Nature: |
powerful, suspicious, intense, focused |
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with Children: ONLY with proper socialization, supervision of well behaved children |
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with other pets: will be protective of those it is raised around, will be suspicious of unfamiliar animals |
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with dogs: variable; generally only good with those it is highly familiar with |
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Socialization requirements: very high |
Ideal home characteristics: One that is not complacent about the intense, silent and powerful dog in their care. |
Temperament Notes: Being bold, powerful, distrustful and courageous this is not a dog for the faint of heart |
Training requirement: high: socialization, basic manners which must be impeccable, another endeavor will help this dog maintain his edge and trust in his family |
Trainer notes: The Komondor is not difficult to train however, there are no shortcuts in their socialization. The Komondor that still has serious issues with strangers, unfamiliar dogs, strange noises, etc. will have a frustrated trainer as these issues come back to visit their training efforts time and time again. As a powerful and distrustful dog, it is NOT a possible choice for any method but a very positive one. If you treat this dog unfairly they will not trust you again (probably not a good situation to be in if you expect to ask them to do something in the future). The Komondor is also very loyal and devoted to family, so praise and attention are often the most powerful motivators for this dog. |
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Background Information |
Year range of first recognition: possibly as early as the 11th century |
Country of Origin: Hungary |
Original Function: Rural Guardian Dog |
History: The preferred dog of the Cumans, a people of Hungary since the Middle Ages. |
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Adoption Information |
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Deviations from Standard: short coat anywhere on body, |
Health Notes: hip dysplasia, eye problems |
Health Testing: OFA, CERF |
Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
How long have you had Komondorok?
Why do you have Komondorok(show, performance, etc.)?
What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of an Komondor?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you sent your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Komondor?
How would you describe the ideal Komondor home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training an Komondor?
How do you assist or help Komondorok in need of rescue? |
Web Sites: http://clubs.akc.org/kca/kca.htm - Komondor Club of America Rescue |
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Other Resources |
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