Enrolling
your Komondor in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start.
This sweet young female
Komondor in Las Vegas needs a home.
Yola is a 7 year old female
Komondor in Ohio.
You may even find
a Komondor in your local pet store.
If you have never seen
a Komondor in its home, now is the time to visit with adult Komondors.
Now that we've met one of the world's least hairy dogs, the Peruvian hairless dog, it's time to meet the hairiest — the Komondor, a rare breed that, thanks to Kyra,
a Komondor in the UK, has seen its numbers increase by nearly 25 percent.
The Komondor Club of America (KCA) or Middle Atlantic States Komondor Club (MASKC) will assist you in locating owners of
Komondors in your part of the country (or in other countries in many cases).
We strongly suggest that anyone who is thinking of getting a Komondor should make every effort to see some adult
Komondors in their homes before making a final decision.
We've had 3
komondors in the past (one a rescue dog) and they are amazing and loyal guardians, but do need consistent and careful training.
Not exact matches
Corded breeds like
Komondor and Puli require regular hand separation
in even cords.
Often called a Hungarian Sheepdog, the
Komondor is a large - sized breed that has no trouble standing out
in the crowd thanks to its long, white corded coat which gives it the look of a floor mop.
Higher maintenance breeds, meanwhile, such as the
Komondor, the Puli, the Irish terrier and the Sealyham terrier, have all seen their AKC popularity ranking drop
in the past 10 years.
In a few minutes the
Komondor can get the better of even the strongest enemy.
Originally developed
in Hungary to guard large herds of animals on the open plains, the
Komondor was charged with protecting the herd by itself, with no assistance and no commands from its master.
Rupert, a
komondor sheep dog mix, found himself
in this situation at a house
in Milk River, Alberta, Canada.
The wholly Kuvasz is one of the three oldest dog breeds that originated
in Tibet (the Puli and the
Komondor are the other two).
Known for their white fur that grows
in long dreadlocks — giving them the appearance of a motorized mop —
Komondors had seen their numbers
in Britain drop to 40.
Komondors must be restrained
in case a «welcomed guest» appears threatening to the dog.
The
Komondor was recognized by the AKC
in 1937.
The
Komondor Club of America (KCA) is a member club of the American Kennel Club and is the national club responsible for protecting and preserving the breed
in the United States of America.
To discourage the breeding of
Komondors for such purposes; and to educate the prospective owner about the risks involved
in buying
Komondor - puppies from such establishments or sources.
And across Long Island
in Farmingdale, preparing for shows, Janet Cupolo spends 60 to 90 minutes bathing her
komondor, Quincy, a colossus with the look of a gigantic mop.
Unlike many other dog breeds, the
komondor is always white and will not vary
in color; this is a purposeful design to aid the dog
in camouflaging itself
in a flock of sheep.
Komondors are independent dogs and require a firm owner and early socialization
in order to ensure that they grow up as well socialized family dogs.
Komondor dogs grow up to a height of 30 inches, one of the largest dogs
in the world.
The
komondor is a large dog
in all aspects and have a felted or corded coat that can reach as long as eleven inches long.
Recently, there has been considerable interest
in the use of the
Komondor as a livestock guardian among cattle, sheep, goat, and alpaca ranchers
in the United States.
Komondors learn very quickly which people are welcome
in your house, and will greet them happily, but as a responsible owner, you must be sure the dog is under control (either through strict obedience training or physical restraint) when strangers are introduced to him.
King of the Hungarian livestock guarding dogs, the
Komondor, is one of the most unusual breeds seen
in the United States today.
The
Komondor was first brought to the United States
in the late 1930's, but it was not until the late 1960's that the dogs began to flourish here.
Even
in livestock guarding situations, however,
Komondors must be trained to know the owners rules.
If you are
in the position that you can no longer care for a
Komondor you currently own, contact the KCA for assistance and placing the animal.
All breeders
in the United States who are affiliated with the
Komondor Club of America should be
in compliance with the Code of Ethics which requires that their breeding stock be x-rayed and certified free of hip dysplasia by the OFA.
Contact the Corresponding Secretary of the
Komondor Club of America for the names of owners
in your area.
In the U.S.,
Komondors have been effectively used to fend off coyotes and bobcats.
Similar
in size to other European livestock guard dogs, the
Komondor is distinguished by its long, corded, adult coat.
A
Komondor should be big and rugged enough to handle difficult working chores
in a harsh climate.
Once a year, the club sponsors a National Specialty Show at which all
Komondor owners are invited to meet each other, attend seminars, share information about breeding programs, and
in general catch up on
Komondor activities.
If you are seriously considering acquiring a
Komondor, we strongly urge you to see adult dogs
in their home environment before making your final decision.
The word «
komondor» can be found
in Hungarian documents dating from the 16th century, though reference to large sheepdogs predate that.
Komondors like moving air more than cold air, and a
Komondor will often be seen lying on its back upside - down
in front of a fan when one is available.
Toward attaining that goal, we promote responsible dog ownership by educating the public
in the selection, care and training of the
Komondor.
Adult
Komondors may occasionally lose an entire cord, but they do not shed
in the usual sense of the word.
In the field, the
Komondor is vigilant and trustworthy, reducing losses and even caring for orphans.
Many adult
Komondors eat no more that three cups of food per day and are
in excellent health and weight.
Our stand on breeding of
Komondors is that all breeding be done by fanciers involved
in showing and / or working their dogs, and should be done with the improvement of the breed
in mind.
Contact the Secretary of The
Komondor Club of America or the Regional Director for your state for the names of
Komondor owners
in your area.
Komondors are at times available for adoption, ranging
in age from several months to several years.
NOTE If you are seriously considering acquiring a
Komondor, we strongly urge you to see adult dogs
in their home environment before making your final decision.
In case of emergency, the dog and owner will have an easier time if the
Komondor thinks of the veterinarian as a friend.