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Komondor

Price range

$800.00 - $1500.00

Common names

Hungarian Commonmop Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog

Size

Large

Dog group

Working Group

Coat length

Long

Energy

Extra high

Kid friendly

Medium

Life expectancy

10 to 12 years

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What does an Komondor look like?

General Appearance of the Komondor

The Komondor may look like a mop on four legs, but beneath all that hair, there's a big dog with a big personality. Komondors are large in size and powerfully built.

His robust body is covered in matted, corded, dense throughout, long hair. The Komondor's coat is a long, thick, and strikingly corded white coat, about 20 ? 27 cm long (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world), which resembles dreadlocks or a mop.

The puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures. A fully mature coat is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to form tassels or cords and will take about two years to form.

Available in these colours

What colours do Komondor come in?

Komondor come in a variety of colours, including White, White.

All about the
Komondor.

The Komondor is believed to originate from Hungary and descended from the Russian Owtcharka, another breed of a sheepdog. They are bred to be livestock guardian. The Komondor is a large, muscular dog with an average height of 70 to 80 centimetres and weighs between 60 to 61 kilograms.

Their physical feature is built with a strong bone structure and powerful conformation. But beneath their features is a dog with a big personality. They are a tough and independent working dog. Today, they are primarily family companions or show dogs, although some still find employment as flock guardians.

They are calm and watchful dogs which makes them great watchdog and guard dog. The Komondor is intelligent, independent, and highly protective. In fact, they enjoy taking care and watching over their family!

All about the Komondor adult stats

Weight

Low 40.00 KG

High 50.00 KG

Height

Low 64.00 cm

High 69.00 cm

Weight

Low 50.00 KG

High 60.00 KG

Height

Low 71.00 cm

High 76.00 cm

Komondor.

Characteristics & Tendencies:

TENDENCY TO DIG
Snoring
Drooling
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Barking

Care and Maintenance

Feeding

How much do
Komondor eat?
2.00 to 3.00 cups of food a day

Exercise

How much
exercise do they need?
20 to 40 Mins

Temperament

Are they kid friendly? They are affectionate dogs and are kid-friendly, although very young children aren't ideal.

Living

Do they need a lot of space? They need space, a large garden or a home in the countryside. They are not lap dogs but working dogs. They may think of their family as their herd to take care of

Frequently asked questions about the Komondor.

The Komondor has a dense, soft, woolly undercoat and a coarse outer coat that is wavy or curly that sheds moderately. The cords should also be maintained weekly by brushing and occasional baths.

Regular trimming and professional grooming are also required.

Komondor requires a brush at least once or twice a week of a brush. Their nails should be kept short as long nails can cause discomfort and difficulties walking and running. Nails should be trimmed regularly because overly long nails can cause them pain and problems when walking and running.

To make sure that your dog is flea-free, schedule professional grooming regularly. This will keep them happy and in good health and will help your Komondor thrive.

Komondor needs a moderate amount of exercise. They enjoy a stroll to the park twice to thrice a day. Free-running will also work for them in a fenced yard. They love playing with other dogs as well, so it is ideal for bringing them to the park with familiar dogs so they don't get wary of each other.

Regular visits to their vet, 1-2 times a year, will ensure your Komondor is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being. The frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog ?schedule at least twice a year veterinary care or as recommended.

Routine checkups will provide a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and forms a key part of preventative care.

The Komondor is a good family dog, especially because they are protective and affectionate to everyone. They do well with children, provided that they are properly socialized and introduced well at an early age. They can be wary of strangers sometimes, but they are generally gentle. They can make a great family companion and guard dogs.

Komondors are intelligent and can easily pick up their lessons. They tend to do things on their own, so training them will need a little understanding and patience. It is advisable to have creative and fun training to keep them motivated in participating in the training.

And because of their size and power, they need to have obedience training to teach them how to behave properly.

Komondors are affectionate dogs who are likely to get along well with domestic pets. They are very protective, which is why they don't like pets who are crossing their yard.

But generally, they are gentle to everyone, especially when properly socialized and introduced at an early age to encourage good behaviour.

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Optional Extra Benefits

During the application process You will be provided with the option to include Optional Extra Benefits that cover certain conditions and Treatments which are not otherwise covered under the Policy.

 

The Optional Extra Benefits are:

Alternative Therapies, Behavioural Problems, and Dental Illness.

 

Examples of Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy

Examples of Behavioural Problems: Excessive licking, fur pulling, pacing and destructive

chewing.

Examples of Dental Illnesses: Dental diseases, gingivitis, periodontal disease.