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  Komondor
     
 

Quick Facts

Family: Livestock Dog, Sheepdog
Region of Origin: Hungary
Originally used for sheep guardian
Also known as -
Height: 25-27"
Life Span: 10-12 years
Color: white
Weight: 70-80 lbs
 
The Komondor is a livestock guard dog originally from Hungary. Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers, 100 lb/45 kg), with a thick, muscular body and an enormous, long, corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world). Independent, protective, aggresive with strangers, territorial, very intelligent very bright. Life span of around twelve years. They can suffer from hip dysplasia, bloat and skin problems.

Known as the king of the Hungarian sheepdogs, it is a truly impressive animal. If you are ever lucky enough to see one, you'll never forget it.

The plural is Komondorok.


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