Komondor
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The Komondor is a livestock guardian dog breed originally from Hungary. Known as the king of the Hungarian sheepdogs, the Komondor is a truly impressive animal. The plural is Komondorok.
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Appearance
Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers, 100 lb/45 kg), it has a thick, muscular body. Male komondors are a minimum of 27 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this a truly impressive dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs are.
Coat
Its long, thick, uniquely and strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks.
Temperament
Komondorok are independent, protective, aggressive with strangers, territorial, and very intelligent. The komondor excels as a guardian because it bonds strongly with its charges. The komondor is a protector rather than a tough nut looking for trouble; indeed, a good livestock guardian will not leave the flock to chase a predator. In the absence of a flock, the komondor bonds with the owner and family, making it an excellent family dog. It is indeed intelligent and independent, due to the fact that traditionally it lived with the animals with no master on hand to make decisions and direct the dog's actions. The komondor therefore makes his own decisions, which means the owner must bring the dog up to understand that the owner makes the decisions and the dog must abide by them. No komondor of good temperament is aggressive toward his charges, however, human or animal. Such aggression is plain poor temperament, not correct behavior for this breed.
Health
They have a life span of approximately 12 years and a tendency to develop bloat and skin problems. As with many large breeds, there is also a predisposition toward hip dysplasia.
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