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She should be placed someone
with a Komondor or other LGD experience.
UPDATE 6-11-14: Kiki has found a wonderful home
with another Komondor companion.
I ended up
with a Komondor, from some jerks in Idaho, who abused the poor kid endlessly.
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.
So go out and start researching the breed; talk to breeders and owners, read books and articles, watch videos, go to dog shows and visit
with Komondors.
Breeders
with Komondors less than three years old have not dealt with mature dogs.
If you have had experience
with Komondors and are interested in adopting: please contact Heather Carelli at: 321-544-2010.
We recommend someone experienced
with Komondors.
Not exact matches
The shepherd then bred these dogs
with other herding and flock dogs such as the Old English Sheepdog and the
Komondor.
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.
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
Its ancestors likely included herding dogs from the European continent, such as the Poland Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owzcarek Nizinny) and the
Komondor, blended
with the sheep herding dogs of the British Isles.
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.
KCA members have successfully used
Komondors with goats, sheep, llamas, cattle, horses and even exotic birds.
As
with all livestock guarding dogs,
Komondors have been bred for many centuries to make efficient use of their food.
If you have never seen a
Komondor in its home, now is the time to visit
with adult
Komondors.
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.
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.
The
Komondor Club of America can furnish you
with a list of breeders, including information as to who has puppies or older dogs available.
As
with any large protective dog,
Komondors require a special home.
No working
Komondor can be kept from getting dirty, and most mature dogs
with full coats can not be kept immaculate save by extreme measures.
The
Komondor is a large dog
with males standing at least 27 1/2 ″ at the shoulders, while females must be at least 25 1/2 ″ tall.
Many a
Komondor who works well
with the sheep can not be taken to the vet when the need arises.
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.
Many
Komondor owners are willing to let you visit
with their dogs and will explain what it is like living
with this unusual breed.
But
with his thick coat and large size there are few that are as impressive as the
Komondor.
Because it is a natural guard dog, a
Komondor that is not properly socialized may react in an excessively aggressive manner when confronted
with a new situation or person.
Most times, an older
Komondor can be happily retired from outside into the house
with no special problems.The breed is very devoted and affectionate to its owners.
An adult
Komondor with no particular training will guard what he thinks of as his.
She was in a small pen
with another female
Komondor (Pepsi) on a 108 acre farm
with 20 + other
Komondors and Pyrenees.
Komondors are intelligent and must be treated
with respect.
Most of these dogs can be rehabilitated by going to a foster home that will work
with the dog, teach him that humans have a higher place in the «pack,» and ultimately place him in either a (past or current)
Komondor owner home or as working livestock guardian.
Sebastian is a charismatic young
Komondor with a wonderfully sunny disposition and he debuts for adoption today at Nevada SPCA (www.nevadaspca.org).
Then we adopted him out to do what
Komondors do... Turns out he doesn't feel as though he needs to be on a farm
with livestock.
Most importendly
komondors can be patient
with children.
There are some people a
Komondor may not care for, especially those who are rowdy; and if that is the case the dog should not be left alone
with that person.
It is essential for a
Komondor puppy to go to kindergarten classes for socialization
with other dogs, as well as
with other people.
Irie is a 5 - year - old female
Komondor with a wonderful temperament.
Dixie must go to an experience
Komondor or LGD home
with a large fenced in yard (6»).
He has been living
with an older
Komondor and St. Bernard and has become dominant over the other two dogs, as well as the wife of the owner.
Frieda is a 4 year old mostly
Komondor mix
with either Great Pyr.
However,
with upbeat, fun, and structured training techniques, the
Komondor is trainable and can learn to enjoy training.
Selflessly devoted to his family and distrustful of strangers, some
Komondors are never completely comfortable
with any outsider.
The
Komondor is patient
with his own family's children, but can be overprotective when neighborhood kids join in.
The
Komondor must also be socialized as a puppy if he is to interact well
with people and other pets in the future.
Komondors are the striking large white dogs
with long dreadlocks that people can't stop staring at when they see one.
Bundas was born on September 4, 2002 along
with five littermates on Braefiddich Farm in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks where LeAnne Abbott and her husband raise Arabian horses, Boer goats and
Komondor dogs.
True to his working dog heritage, the
Komondor is a smart cookie who learns quickly
with the right trainer — that is, one who engages his mind and works
with his independent nature rather than against it.
Although
Komondor historically spent their time outside protecting the flock, they do need time inside
with their family.