| Komondor
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| Alternative names
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| Hungarian Komondor
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| Hungarian Sheepdog
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| Country of origin
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| Hungary
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| Classification and breed standards
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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.
Appearance
Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers, 100 lb/45 kg), it has a thick, muscular body.
Coat
Its long, thick, uniquely and strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks.
Temperament
Komondors are independent, protective, aggressive with strangers, territorial, and very intelligent.
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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