I wrote this article out of my love
for Komondors and for the number of dogs that need rescuing.
Again, puppy training is strongly recommended
for all Komondors.
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.
No excuse should be made
for a Komondor which will not allow the judge to examine it.
Kindergarten Puppy Training classes are excellent
for Komondor puppies, as they expose the puppy to lots of people and dogs at an early age.
Are you still looking
for a Komondor rescue?
It is essential
for a Komondor puppy to go to kindergarten classes for socialization with other dogs, as well as with other people.
The Komondor is large, standing no less than 25.5 inches tall
for Komondor females and no less than 27.5 inches
for Komondor males.
When another DNA test proved positive
for a Komondor named Bundas, his owners began a personal crusade to wipeout the illness from the breed.
Not exact matches
The
Komondor is the dog
for you.
The
Komondor needs to be introduced to people at a young age, or it may become too aggressive
for companionship.
Known
for its signature «dreadlocks,» the
Komondor's white corded coat makes this breed look like a mophead.
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.
These are being crossbred with other sight hounds,
for American ranchers Great Pyrenees — Flock guard, protects sheep and a territory Kuvasz — Flock guard protects sheep and a territory Anatolian Shepherd — Flock guard protects sheep and a territory Akbash — Flock guard protects sheep and a territory Tibetian Mastiff — Flock guard protects sheep and a territory
Komondor — Flock guard protects sheep and a territory
K local puppies
for sale, dogs
for sale, breeders Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor Korean Mastiff ~ Mee Kyun Dosa Kuvasz
The American Kennel Club has this to say about the breed: «A large, muscular breed, the
Komondor is mostly known
for its unusually dense, protective coat of heavy white cords (which make him look like a giant mop!)
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.
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And the
Komondor can be a pretty cool dog to own, too...
for some people.
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.
It takes almost 5 years
for the full growth of thick heavy cords of
Komondor dogs.
As we have mentioned, the
Komondor's nature is to decide
for himself what constitutes a threat, and they definitely tend to err on the side of caution.
As with all livestock guarding dogs,
Komondors have been bred
for many centuries to make efficient use of their food.
Be it livestock, children, or a cat, a
Komondor is happiest when taking responsibility
for another's well - being.
Komondors are well suited
for the task of predator control (both two and four legged kind).
Like poodles, which also can be corded,
Komondors are a good breed
for those who have allergies to dog hair and dander.
It is not uncommon
for a five or six year old
Komondor to be dropped off at a shelter because the family «no longer has time
for a dog».
Contact the Corresponding Secretary of the
Komondor Club of America
for the names of owners in your area.
Because the cording process
for this breed is different from that of other corded breeds (such as the
Komondor or Bergamasco), owners wanting to undertake this
for the first time are encouraged to find someone experienced with Spanish Water Dog coats.
Anyone wishing to adopt a rescue
Komondor should contact the rescue coordinator
for an adoption form.
The reason that we feel this is so important is that
Komondor puppies, with their fluffy coats and playful natures, are extremely appealing, but they are not necessarily like the adult that you will eventually own
for many years.
When the properly filled out paperwork is returned, it will be screened to evaluate whether a
Komondor is the right breed
for your situation.
In the field, the
Komondor is vigilant and trustworthy, reducing losses and even caring
for orphans.
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.
For this reason,
Komondor Rescue believes that all
Komondors placed through the rescue be spayed or neutered.
Komondors are at times available
for adoption, ranging in age from several months to several years.
I shall not permit the mating of my
Komondor to any
Komondor that has a disqualifying fault, as defined by the American Kennel Club Standard
for the breed.
Diet
for the adult
Komondor need not be a complicated matter.
The
Komondor Club of America offers a rescue referral service, finding homes
for previously owned dogs.
The
Komondor is a large territorial dog that is used
for flock and home guarding, and the
Komondor owner must always anticipate his dog's behavior based on this fact.
Some physical correction may be necessary
for proper training, but
Komondors have been known to bite when owners became heavy - handed.
This snoozy chap may pull at your heartstrings but he is, in fact, a
Komondor one of the highest maintenance dogs around and definitely not
for everyone.
Fortunately,
for Ghost we found an experienced
Komondor owner in Texas willing to adopt him, in spite of the fact that he needed a lot of training and socialization, not to mention the fact that he is much larger than she is.
If you want to train a dog
for Schutzhund, do NOT select a
Komondor because they do not work as attack dogs.
BreedersClub.net does not pre-screen the
Komondor dog breeders who advertise their puppies and dogs
for sale in the BreedersClub.net breeder directory and in the classified ads.
If you are interested in adopting him, read the article: «Is a
Komondor the Right Breed
for You?»
The
Komondor breed is NOT right
for most families, especially as a first dog, so please take the time to learn why.
Komondor Rescue asked
for blood work and a heartworm test, which she had done.
Sebastian is a charismatic young
Komondor with a wonderfully sunny disposition and he debuts
for adoption today at Nevada SPCA (www.nevadaspca.org).