Komondor
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Origin: Hungary
Colour: White
Lifespan: 12 years
The Komondor is a protective, wary of strangers, courageous and devoted dog breed.
Owner's Guide
Alert and protective, Komondors make loyal, independent guard dogs. Although its distinctive corded coat may protect it from extremes of weather in its native land, a pet dog may be more comfortable and less smelly if clipped.
Originally bred for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves.
Special characteristics
The Komondor is a protective dog.
Exercise requirements
Medium.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, affectionate
Children: natural guard
Other pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: wary, territorial
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Experienced, sensible owner who has time and energy for training and coat care.
Potential problems
Tends to be aggressive to strangers and other dogs.
Corded coat needs assistance to form dreadlocks as otherwise it will mat.
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