Komondor Dog

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Komondor Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

Komondor Dog
 

The Komondor is very protective and attentive that's devoted to his own family. This breed has a very strong protective drive to his family, children and pets. However, this means that Komondor dogs are over protective when strangers, adults and other children or ever strange dogs are around. Early socialization and strong supervision is required. These are very independent and self reliant by nature. when Komondor are at the puppy stage, this breed can be very energetic and playful. Komondor seem to calm down with age though. Even as adults this breed still remains fast and agile and needs plenty of open space to run. This breed is not suited for closed areas like people living in apartments. The Komondor does have a tendency to get bored with routine, and needs a variety of mental and physical stimulation. These can be very territorial and determined, and training can be difficult - the Komondor is best suited to someone with experience of ownership and training

The Komondor Dog
The Komondor dog, which also goes by the name Komondor Sheep and Hungarian Sheep dog, is one sheepdog indeed. The Komondor dogs coat and color is a flat-out manifestation of having a put on a sheep’s coat. Instead of hair strands and fur, its white coat is felted and corded with a length reaching 8 to 11 inches (20 to 27 cm). The pup of this breed is born with a fur typical of other heavily coated breeds but in about 2 years, its outer coat blends with the inner coat forming cords. Furthermore, this also has a charming face – almond-shaped and medium-sized eyes, triangular ears, wide nose, and a long slightly curved hanging tail.

Komondor Skills
The name Komondor is believed to have been derived from Cuman (Komon) people in Hungary who lived near

the Yellow River. Komondor would then mean of the common people. But it is said that this breed actually was brought only to Hungary by the nomadic Magyars and are said to be descendants of the Tibetan dogs. Records referring to this breed were as early as in the 16th century, with herding sheep as its core function. It was only in the 1920s that the Komondor was introduced in shows. Today there are Komondor dogs being used to guard livestock.

Komondor Personality
Though sheep-looking, the Komondor is not sheepish at all. As a responsible and fierce protector of its human family and flock of sheep it herds, it is aggressive towards strangers and potential sheep predator like wolves and bears. However, the Komondor is very independent-minded and is best trained by an experienced owner at an early age and socialized with people and other pets. The Komondor can also easily get bored and may even have the tendency to be lazy and sleep away for hours.

The Komondor Exercise Needs
The Komondor needs plenty of outdoor exercise. A daily 30 minute walk or 30 minutes of yard play.

The Komondor Living Conditions
Apartment life is not the best condition for the Kuvasz. It is an active and a large yard will make it happy. Keeping the Komondor leashed can also make it destructive. Warm and humid weather conditions are also not ideal for this thickly coated dog. Plenty of water and shade are vital provisions.

The Komondor Grooming Requirements
The Komondor does not require any brushing because of the “nature” of its coat, being felted and corded.

The Komondor dogs Health Issues
Like other large breeds, the Komondor is vulnerable to hip dysplasia as well as bloat and skin problems.

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