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Komondor Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Komondor
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Also Called: Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
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Height: The Komondor is about 25.5-27.5 inches tall.
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Weight: The Komondor weighs between 80 lbs. and up.
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Colors: The Komondor is white.
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Physical Appearance: The Komondor is characterized by his incredible strength, dignity, courageous demeanor, and pleasing conformation. He is a large, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The working Komondor lives during the greater part of the year in the open, and his coat serves to help him blend in with his flock and to protect him from extremes of weather and beasts of prey.
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Temperament/Personality: The Komondor is a flock guardian, not a herder. Originally developed in Hungary to guard large herds of animals on the open plains, the Komondor was charged with protecting the herd by himself, with no assistance and no commands from his master. The mature, experienced dog tends to stay close to his charges, whether a flock or family, he is unlikely to be drawn away from them in chase, and typically doesn't wander far. Though very sensitive to the desires of his master, heavy-handed training will produce a stubborn, unhappy Komondor. While reserved with strangers, the Komondor is demonstrative with those he loves, selflessly devoted to his family and his charges, and will defend them against any attack. The combination of this devotion to all things dear to him and the desire to take responsibility for them produces an excellent guardian of herds or home, vigilant, courageous, and very faithful.
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Care: The Komondor's coat is cord-like and requires a lot of work to maintain. You should never brush or comb the coat of a Komondor. You may want to have their coat taken care of by a professional groomer as it requires separating the hair into cords as it grows. Bathe only when necessary and then thoroughly dry the coat (can take up to 24 hours). Nail and teeth cleaning when necessary.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Komondor dog breed has been known to experience the following health issues: hip dysplasia, bloat and skin problems.
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Training: The Komondor is an independent and smart dog that needs obedience training starting as early as eight weeks old.
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Activity: The Komondor needs intensive exercise such as pulling or a long-distance run.
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Life Span: The Komondor lives an average life of 8-12 years.
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Litter Size: The Komondor has an average litter of 3-10 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Komondor originated in Hungary (maybe Asia).
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Brief History: A native of Hungary, the Komondor is the largest of the Hungarian herding breeds. They are thought to be of Asian origin possibly descended from the Owtcharkas, having been developed from dogs brought to Hungary by the Magyars in the 10th Century.
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