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Komondor: Hungarian Livestock Guardian Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Hungary
- Height
- 65 cm
- Weight
- 40 kg
Known as the Hungarian sheepdog, the Komondor is a large dog originating in Hungary. It was bred to guard livestock. The breed has a white, long corded coat. Its listed height is 65 cm and its listed weight is 40 kg.
What the Komondor is
Known as the Hungarian sheepdog, the Komondor is a large breed originating in Hungary. It was developed as a livestock guardian dog.
Its coat is white, long, and corded.
Starting with the breed
Start by learning about dog breeds from Hungary and the Komondor’s livestock-guardian purpose.
The listed height is 65 cm, and the listed weight is 40 kg.
What stands out
The Komondor has a clear working role: guarding livestock.
Its Hungarian origin and long, white corded coat give it a distinct identity among dog breeds.
Points to consider
This is a large dog, measuring 65 cm in the listed height and weighing 40 kg in the listed weight.
The long, corded coat is a defining part of the breed and should be considered before choosing it.
Pricing
No pricing information is listed for the Komondor.
Who should look elsewhere
Look at other dog breeds if you want a breed developed for work other than livestock guarding.
You may also want to compare breeds without a long, corded coat.
Verdict
The Komondor suits someone specifically seeking a Hungarian livestock guardian dog with a long, corded white coat. Its size is substantial, so the breed’s 65 cm height and 40 kg listed weight belong in any choice. If that working background and coat are not what you want, another breed profile will be a better starting point.
What stands out
- Bred to guard livestock.
- Originates in Hungary.
- Has a distinctive long, white corded coat.
Worth knowing
- It is a large dog.
- Its long, corded coat is a major part of its appearance.
- Its working role may not match every owner’s needs.
Suits
- People seeking a Hungarian livestock guardian dog
- Owners drawn to a long, white corded coat
Think twice if
- You want a breed developed for a different job.
- You do not want a large dog with a corded coat.
In short
Choose the Komondor when its Hungarian roots, livestock-guardian role, and long corded coat match what you want in a dog. The breed is large, with a listed height of 65 cm and weight of 40 kg. Those figures matter when comparing it with other dogs. If you are not looking for a livestock guardian or do not want this distinctive coat, explore other breeds instead.
Questions
What is a Komondor?
It is a large Hungarian dog breed also called the Hungarian sheepdog.
Where does the Komondor come from?
The Komondor comes from Hungary.
What was the Komondor bred to do?
It was bred as a livestock guardian dog.
How big is a Komondor?
Its listed height is 65 cm and its listed weight is 40 kg.
What coat does a Komondor have?
The Komondor has a long, white, corded coat.
More dog breeds from Hungary
Mudi Hungary Height 40 cmWeight 8 kg Photo: Vulpes · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Komondor — Wiki.awal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Kuvasz — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Magyar agár — SysopWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Mudi — Vulpes · Public domain · file page
- Puli — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pumi — Taru T Torpström · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Transylvanian hound — Lnko2323 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Vizsla — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wirehaired Vizsla — Broneder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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