Komondor Dog
INTRODUCTION
Komondor Dogs are Loyal, Dignified, and Brave dogs they are from Working groups. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 177. These dogs were and are still are being used to guard livestock and also makes dedicated companion. Their white coat requires a lot of work maintaining regular grooming is a must. This is not a breed for everyone as it will defend its house and its loved ones till death but is trouble for neighbors and strangers. So obedience training must begin early. Choose wisely before getting this companion. Komondor Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Hungary
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- This hairy breed was originally bred in Hungary and was used to guard the flocks of sheep there
2- This history makes them excellent guard dogs for homes and families in modern times
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Komondor Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length:
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TAIL
Low set and pendant, with a slight bend in the tip. The tail should reach to the hock. It is never carried above the level of the back
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WEIGHT
40 - 60 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 to 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Hungarian sheepdog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
13th century
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ORIGIN
Hungary
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly
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AS A PET
Not recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
