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Komondor Information
  Komondor at a dog show in Fort Wayne, Indiana |
The ancestors of the Komondorok were brought to Hungary by the Magyars sometime around the 9th century AD.
The Komondorok has always been considered the chief dog of the Hungarian herdsman but their job was not to round up the herd, it was to protect the flock. Most of the herding was left to the Pumi and Puli.
Until the turn of the 20th century, it was nearly impossible to find a single Komondor in the cities. In the early 1900's, breeding of the Komondor began and keeping accurate breeding records was strictly enforced.
In the early 1930's, the Komondor was introduced into the United States. Seven years later, they were accepted into the American Kennel Club. During World War II, contact between the American Kennel Club and the Hungarian Kennel Club was suspended. This resulted in the slowing advancement of the breed in the United States. In 1962, the relationship between the kennel clubs was reestablished and today there are excellent breeding stock in both countries.
The Komondor has a dense, weather resistant coat. The puppy coat is relatively soft but shows a tendency to fall into cords. In the adult dog, the coat consists of a dense, soft wooly undercoat with a coarser outer coat that is wavy or curly. The coarser hairs trap the softer undercoat and form permanent strong cords that feel similar to felt to the touch. The cords are not formed exclusively by the shedding of dead coat but the unusual formation of the topcoat. A grown dog is covered with a heavy coat of these tassel-like cords, however this does not happen completely naturally. The cords will begin to form but will require separation in order to prevent the dog from turning into a matted rug. Once the cords are properly separated, little coat care is needed.
Males should stand at 27.5 inches tall and weigh around 100 pounds, females 25.5 inches tall and weigh around 80 pounds.
Common health concerns with the Komondor include Hip Dysplasia and Bloat.
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