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In the News (Wed 9 Dec 09)

  
  Komondor Blog
Komondors are known for their fantastic long corded coats, yet being an active and outside dog, the farmers decided to give Karma a new look for summer.
Karma the Komondor is an LGD, a livestock guard dog, and guards a herd of alpacas at IslandLife Farms on Vancouver Island, BC Canada.
It's not surprising that the Komondor resembles a sheep.
www.komondorlgd.blogspot.com   (2048 words)

  
 komondor,breeding of la badiane du castellas - Accueil
The komondors, of the star anise of the castellas, is the affix of Combettes Martine and Andre.
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The elevage possede not of box which did not pourraît to correspond to the way of life of a komondor, the komondors lives in freedom around the house and in the dependances.
www.komondor.tv   (1372 words)

  
  About the Komondor
The Komondor is a large dog with males standing at least 27 1/2" at the shoulders, while females must be at least 25 1/2" tall.
Komondors are shown moving at a leisurely gait and are set square on their feet.
Komondors like moving air more than cold air, and a Komondor will often be seen lying on its back upside-down in front of a fan when one is available.
clubs.akc.org /kca/aboutthe.htm   (3576 words)

  
 Dog Komondor
The Komondor is characterized by imposing strength, dignity, courageous demeanor, and pleasing conformation.
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.
It must be remembered that the length of the Komondor's coat is a function of age, and a younger dog must never be penalized for having a shorter coat.
www.breedersrus.com /dog1komondor.htm   (1069 words)

  
 rec.pets.dogs: Komondors Breed-FAQ
The adult Komondor is a large, territorial dog, and prospective owners must understand that a Komondor puppy must be well-socialized and taught to behave in a manner acceptable to the owner.
The Komondor is a wonderful guardian of home and property, but must have an owner who will see to it that the character traits that made the Komondor valuable as a livestock guardian will not become a liability in the modern world.
Komondors learn very quickly which people are welcome in your house, and will greet them happily, but as a responsible owner, you must be sure the dog is under control (either through strict obedience training or physical restraint) when strangers are introduced to him.
www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/komondors   (2565 words)

  
 Komondor, Hungarian livestock guardian dog
The Komondor is a breed of large, powerful working dog recognized as a distinct breed in Hungary since the 9th century.
The ancestral home of the komondor is stated by many authorities to be the Tibet region of China, although others have traced its origin to the Russian Steppes, from whence it was thought to have been brought into Europe with the migration of Huns.
The Komondor is a flock guardian, not a herder.
pannoniaalpacas.com /komondor.htm   (677 words)

  
 The Komondor
The Komondor is a large, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusual, heavy coat of white cords.
The Komondor has always been considered the chief dog of the Hungarian herdsman, however their job is not rounding up the herd.
The Komondor was introduced to the United States in the early 1930's and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /Komondor.html   (938 words)

  
 Komondors: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Komondors need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally.
In addition, Komondors may try to protect their own children from other children, which could lead to tragedy if kids are simply roughhousing and the Komondor decides to stop it.
To keep your Komondor in, and to keep strangers and other animals out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/komondors.html   (1304 words)

  
 Komondor - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Komondor is born only with a white coat, unlike the Puli, which is usually white or fl, or sometimes grayish.
The Komondor is an ancient breed, thought to be of Asian origin, descending from the dogs whom the Magyars brought to Hungary in the 10th century.
The Komondor is rare everywhere outside the country of origin, Hungary, although the USA and Germany have large Komondor populations.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Komondor   (700 words)

  
 Komondor#
The Komondor, due to his impressive size and majestic demeanour, is often referred to as the ‘King of Hungarian sheepdogs’.
The Komondor is faithful, devoted and extremely loyal - it will want to be with and looking after the members of its pack at all times.
Komondors originated in Central Asia and were brought to Hungary by the Magyars over 1000 years ago.
www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/komondor.htm   (570 words)

  
 Komondor
Bred as an independent protector of livestock, the Komondor is true to its heritage.
The first Komondor came to AMerican in 1933 and the AKC recognized the breed in the 1937.
Recent attempts to use the breed as a guardian of flocks in the western United States have yeild promising results, attracting the attention of a new generation of shepards.
harrisfarmsrescue.tripod.com /home/id8.html   (472 words)

  
 Komondor dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Komondor is a natural protector and will guard with its life sheep and cattle or children and other pets if it is cast in the role of family companion.
The Komondor is a large Hungarian sheepdog breed brought to Europe in the 9th century by the Magyars, who kept it primarily to protect, rather than to herd, their flocks.
The Komondor is generally a confident dog that makes rather a good watch-dog as it soon develops a keen sense of territory.
www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/komondor/k5.htm   (361 words)

  
 Choosing a Komondor - PetPlace.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The white, corded hair coat of the Komondor is unique, often described as having dreadlocks.
Historical references of the Komondor go back several hundred years, but it is widely believed to be an ancient breed.
Komondor puppies must be very well socialized at a young age.
www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-komondor/page1.aspx   (547 words)

  
 Komondor, Dog Breed Information Center®, Hungarian Sheepdog, Komondors, Flock Guardian
Komondors can be good family dogs if they are socialized as a young puppy, trained thoroughly, and raised with children from the start, but they are not recommended for most families.
Descended from Tibetan dogs, the Komondor was brought to Hungary a thousand years ago by nomadic Magyars to guard flocks of sheep.
In the United States the Komondor is primarily a home guard and companion, and livestock guard dog.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /komondor.htm   (694 words)

  
 Komondor (Hungarian sheepdog)
The special bond between a Komondor and his owner is based on mutual respect for one and other.
The Komondor is a large muscular dog (males at least 70 cm or taller, bitches at least 65 cm or taller), medium-boned, covered with a rather unusual white corded coat.
The Komondor's impressive appearance, his dignified behaviour rouse respect, admiration, and perhaps even fear in the observer.
home.wxs.nl /~komsrohd/komondor1.html   (468 words)

  
 Komondor puppies for sale, Komondor breed information
The Komondor (plural is Komondorok) is a big, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusually, heavy, white corded coat.
The Komondor is smart, but easily bored, loyal to and respectful of its master, but fierce against threats to its charges.
The Komondor can be a good family dog if it is socialized as a young puppy, trained thoroughly, and raised with children from the start, but it is not recommended for most families.
www.europuppy.com /dog_breed_choosing/komondor_puppies.html   (519 words)

  
 What to feed a Komondor
The Komondor developed in Hungary from dogs first brought to the area by Russian Magyars in the 10th century.
The Komondor's coat is also unique for two reasons: most obvious is the coat's corded appearance; however, it also has a type of fiber that can take days to dry when wet.
For the Komondor I recommend foods that are a blend of beef, beet pulp, yellow corn, oats, and wheat.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/Komondor.html   (1374 words)

  
 Komondor, Komondors, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
The Komondor (plural is Komondorok) is a big, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusually heavy, white corded coat which resembles an old-fashioned string mop.
Keeping the coat of a Komondor is a challenge and should not be taken lightly.
Another consideration for the Komondor is that coat is always picking up debris from outside like dirt, leaves, twigs, small living creatures.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/komondor.htm   (432 words)

  
 Komondor : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
The Komondor and the Kuvasz, the two large white sheep dogs of Hungary, were first used by the nomadic Magyars to protect their herds from predators, both animal and human.
Komondors do not move their ears even when they are on the alert.
Komondor means "somber " or "angry." In Hungarian, the plural of Komondor is Komondorok.
www.dog.com /breed/Komondor.asp   (347 words)

  
 History
Indeed, according to Horvath, the Cumanian origin of the Komondor is clear from the name, Koman-dor, i.e., dog of the Cumans.
Eventually there was some divergence of function, as the Komondor remained primarily in the rural areas as a livestock guard dog, while the kuvasz became more of a town guard dog.
The AKC Standard is the standard of perfection that is used to measure a Komondor in the show ring in the United States.
www.komondor.org /html/history.html   (1111 words)

  
 CentralPets.com - Komondor Page (Printer Friendly Version)
It is believed that today's Komondor is related to Tibetan dogs that were brought to Hungary by the Magyars over a thousand years ago.
All Komondors have a white coat that, as pups, is soft and fluffy.
The Komondor did not leave its native Hungary until the 1920s, when they began to be displayed in dog shows.
centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=288   (549 words)

  
 Komondor Photo And Picture Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Komondor is a serious dog who loves the outdoors.
Descended from Tibetan dogs, the Komondor was brought to Hungary a thousand years ago by nomadic Magyars.
The Komondor's coat is cord-like and requires a lot of work to maintain.
www.astralenterprise.com /komondor.htm   (213 words)

  
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Brought to Hungary in the 14th Century by the Cumins to guard flocks of sheep, the imposing Komondor is still used for that purpose today.
The working Komondor can live for many months of the year outdoors in all kinds of weather, protecting his master's flocks without assistance.
This unique corded white coat of the massive Komondor helps the dog blend in well with sheep and also helps protect him from beasts of prey that he might be called upon to fight in his role as flock guardian.
www.iams.com /en_US/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?pti=BS&li=&bc=&sc=D&lsc=&bsc=&fn=u_gn_brd_komondor   (421 words)

  
 epets.ca - komondor
The Komondor, sometimes referred to as the Hungarian Sheepdog, originated during the 800's to guard sheep, having been brought to Hungary by the Magyar tribe when they came from the East to settle there.
The Komondor is similar in appearance to its Hungarian cousin, the Puli, but much larger and more heavy-boned, and a very impressive dog due to its height and the bulk of its coat.
The Komondor is protective of and loyal to its family.
www.epets.ca /dogs/breeds/komondor   (226 words)

  
 The Komondor: Watchdog Extraordinaire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The next stage in a Komondor's education is to develop and refine the animal's inherent territorial instinct.
Although the Komondor is an intelligent creature and eager to please the people it loves, there'll be occasional lapses or mistakes during the training process, and some form of correction must be applied in such cases.
An adult Komondor is a physically imposing dog: A full-grown male will stand upward of 25-1/2 inches at the shoulder, and can weigh as much as 120 pounds.
www.motherearthnews.com /top_articles/1981_May_June/The_Komondor__Watchdog_Extraordinaire   (1694 words)

  
 Newsgroup FAQ's: news.answers/dogs-faq/breeds/komondors
herding breeds, the Komondor is a flock guardian.
The Komondor is a large territorial dog that is used for flock and
Komondor puppies are as playful and energetic as any other puppy.
www.newsville.com /cgi-bin/getfaq?file=news.answers/dogs-faq/breeds/komondors   (2098 words)

  
 Komondor
The Komondor is descended from various Asian sheepdogs, including the Tibetan Mastiff.
The Komondor is a rustic breed that needs vigorous exercise.
The Komondor should be bathed only once or twice per year.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/komondor.htm   (177 words)

  
 AKC Judges' Education Seminar

Going Over The Komondor

I say this thinking of a very capable judge who spooked a whole Komondor entry apparently because she had just finished judging an entry of Kuvaszok and one of them had gone for her.
At a strange noise they may turn their heads and look like teddy bears whose heads have been screwed on wrong, but this can be followed by a lunge to take care of the offender.
The genuinely shy Komondor or the genuinely dangerous one, of course, should not be in the ring at all.
www.showdogsupersite.com /komstuf.html   (6194 words)

  
 Komondor Puppies For Sale
If you are a Komondor breeder you may place your Komondor puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
Komondor breeders place your Komondor puppies for sale to find a good home.
If you are looking for a Komondor puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place a Komondor puppy wanted ad.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/dogs/sale/1100158   (314 words)

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