| Komondor The Komondor
is characterized by imposing strength, dignity, courageous
demeanor, and pleasing conformation. He is a large, muscular
dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an
unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The working Komondor
lives during the greater part of the year in the open, and
his coat serves to help him blend in with his flock and to
protect him from extremes of weather and beasts of prey.
Nature and Characteristics: The Komondor is a flock
guardian, not a herder. Originally developed in |
Hungary to guard large herds of
animals on the open plains, the Komondor was charged with
protecting the herd by himself, with no assistance and no
commands from his master. The mature, experienced dog tends
to stay close to his charges, whether a flock or family; he
is unlikely to be drawn away from them in chase, and
typically doesn't wander far. Though very sensitive to the
desires of his master, heavy-handed training will produce a
stubborn, unhappy Komondor. While reserved with strangers,
the Komondor is demonstrative with those he loves,
selflessly devoted to his family and his |
charges, and will defend them against any
attack. The combination of this devotion to all things dear
to him and the desire to take responsibility for them
produces an excellent guardian of herds or home, vigilant,
courageous, and very faithful. |
