Komondor​ - Working Group

Komondor

Breed Group: Working Group

Size Group: Large Dog Breeds

Origin: Hungary

Height: 27.5” (male) 25.5” (female)

Weight: 100lbs+ (male) 80lbs+ (female)

Color: White

Lifespan10-12 years

Temperament: Protective, loyal, territorial

 

Overview

Considered a national treasure in Hungary. These pups look like mops come to life. This mop top served as camouflage among the sheep they protected. Hiding in plain sight they would be ready to pounce when a wolf arrived.

Koms make exceptional guard dogs. This breed is territorial and will be wary of strangers and pets they do not know. If you leave your dog in the yard, be sure to have a high enough fence or your pup may just look for additional land to secure. As long as this dog gets enough exercise and training, they can be incomparable family pets.

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A Komondor graces the cover of Beck’s 1996 album Odelay.

Health

Komondors are prone to gastric dilatation-volvulus, more commonly known as bloat. This is a condition where eating or drinking too much too quickly can cut off your pup’s circulation. This is a sudden and life-threatening condition. Always be aware of how much you pup is getting to eat or drink. Other issues to be aware of include hip dysplasia and entropion.

While you always hope your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance.

Keeping your dog’s mouth clean and problem free goes a long way to your pup’s overall health. Dental hygiene can be the cause or can be the byproduct of other serious health issues.

Visual inspections can be performed to keep track of the signs of potentially waning oral health. These signs can be anything from bad breath to abnormal chewing to loss of appetite.

Keeping ahead of these warning signs can pay dividends. A preventative approach can delay and stop many of the common dental problems from arising.

Oral health can be tackled in five basic steps:

  1. Brushing your dog’s teeth to prevent an undesirable buildup of plaque
  2. Feed your dog a diet where the high quality dog food has dental benefits
  3. Regularly give your dog dental toys and treats
  4. Use mouthwash, to help where brushing misses
  5. At the sign of any abnormalities, consult a vet. You can even do it virtually, from the convenience of your home.

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Knowing the signs and symptoms will best equip you to keep ahead of it and to nip it in the bud at the earliest signs. There are options available to help with anxiety.

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Grooming

Koms distinct coat requires a specific grooming regimen. Never brush the coat. It will begin to form chords around 9-10 months. Separate the forming cords into smaller chords that have about a quarter sized base. Washing your Komondor is a very involved process. Once your pup is in the tub you will wet the coat and take fistfuls of chords and rub shampoo into them. Let the shampoo sit as you work through the rest of the pup’s coat. Once you are finished cleaning the full coat rinse the hair. Rinse until the coat is completely free of shampoo as residue can cause skin irritation. To dry your pup, start top down by ringing out the chords bit by bit over the coat. Repeat this as needed. Then use a towel to squeeze out any leftover water. Remove your dog from the tub. Put towels on the floor for your pup to shake all over to remove excess water. A large fan can help speed up the process. You must be sure to dry the hair completely or it can cause discomfort for your dog and will start to smell. Do not wash your dog often, usually 3-4 times per year. Keep their eyes and ears clean and clear of debris. Clip your pup’s nails regularly and brush their teeth several times per week.

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$1,000 – $3,000

Exercise

Koms need a decent amount of exercise each day. Their ideal situation includes a securely fenced in area to run around. Engaging in dog parks is often a bad idea, as Koms often view groups of unknown dogs as a threat. Long walks area also an ideal outlet.

Nutrition

Your fully grown Kom will eat around 4 cups of food per day over two meals. This breed is prone to bloat, which can be life threatening. Be sure you serve your pup in two meals where they will not be able to overeat. The exact requirements for your dog will vary with age and activity level.

 

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Training

As with all dogs, it is essential to socialize your dog with humans and other pups early. Koms are known to assert dominance if a firm pack order has not been set. You are the alpha. Your dog needs to know and understand this. This breed is very intelligent and therefore can end up bored in training. Be consistent in your training and always be firm in your commands. This pup is prone to bark so be sure to include quiet commands.

Proper training is essential to ensuring the safety of your dog and those around you. Having your dog come when they should, and in general having them listen is something you want to address early in your pup’s life, as it will pay dividends down the line. There are many tried and true training programs to accomplish this training – faster and better than you might think!

Unless you’re living on a farm, or have the space, a yipping dog, or one that barks all day when you are gone could be an issue with the neighbors and/or landlord. Historically, dogs would bark to communicate with the rest of the pack when hunting and bark as a warning shot to predators eyeing up their flock. Barking is deep rooted in dogs and manifests itself in many ways and for a variety of reasons.

Just like any habit or instinct, there are effective ways you can train this issue away.

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Supplements

A solid Glucosamine Supplement for hips and joints will go a long way to helping your furry friend.

Other helpful supplements include full-spectrum hemp oil or CBD oil. Fish oil skin and coat supplement.

Ensuring a comprehensive preventative vitamin and mineral plan is essential to keeping your dog healthy. Truth is, there are vitamins and minerals that your dog needs, but doesn’t produce naturally. While many of these vitamins and minerals can be found in your dog’s current diet and dog food, the question becomes, are there enough vitamins to ensure they aren’t deficient.

Poor nutrition can lead to some of the most common health issues, such as weak joints, compromised immunity, increased allergies, and low energy.

Vitamins play a vital role in your pet’s health and overall life expectancy. Here are some multivitamin and joint relief options.

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