| The Komondor is a gorgeous sheep dog from | | | | for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of |
| Hungary where she was bred to fight off bears | | | | plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) |
| and wolves. This is a no nonsense dog that | | | | and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease |
| makes a serious watch dog and guard dog. She is | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| not a barker and her ears do not move much so | | | | other serious disease. |
| she may not communicate that she is disturbed | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| and about to defend. She is generally good with | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| farm animals but can be very aggressive with | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| people not in her immediate family and other | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| dogs, including your kids friends. She can tend to | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| be a one person dog and needs early extensive | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| socialization. She may be too aggressive for | | | | the net. |
| suburban life. Farmers have taken notice of her | | | | *Life Span. The Komondor can live between 8 |
| due to the population explosion of coyotes | | | | and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | and excellent living conditions. |
| size (two years old or older) of the Komondor is | | | | *History. The Komondor comes from Hungary |
| 26 to 32 inches to the withers (highest point of | | | | where they were used to protect sheep from |
| the shoulder) and 80 to 135 pounds. | | | | wolves, bears and dogs. They were first |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | 1937. |
| with that specific breed and the Komondor is no | | | | Some Registries: |
| exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip | | | | *Komondor Club of America |
| Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), skin | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| problems and bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, the | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| second leading killer of dogs, can kill within the | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| hour, this space is too limited for a complete | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| explanation but you should read up on this). | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Feeding more then once a day and avoiding | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| exercise right after meals may help guard against | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| bloat. This disease list is an informative guideline | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| only. Other diseases may also be significant | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| threats, please contact your veterinarian for a | | | | Litter Size: 3 to 10 Komondor puppies |
| complete list. | | | | Category: Working |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | Terms To Describe: Strength, dignity, agile, light |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | feet, dignified, suspicious, |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | Makes a very good watch dog. |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Makes a very good guard dog. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Little to no shedding. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| *Grooming. The Komondor should never be | | | | Requires professional grooming. |
| brushed or combed. It can be washed but may | | | | She can be very lazy. |
| take almost a day to dry. She needs to be set | | | | They need firm obedience training. |
| up on a grooming schedule with a professional but | | | | Can be a one person dog. |
| she may be very aggressive to someone that | | | | Not a barker. |
| she does not know. A better solution is for her | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| owner to learn how to groom her from a | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| professional and do it themselves. | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | only. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | |