Komondor Puppies Blog

The Komondor is one of the most well-known Hungarian sheep dogs. Its role was to protect the flock against predators. One of its most typical characteristics is its white, strinkingly corded coat. The practical use of this is the following:
- the shepherd could easily recognize the dog, and didn’t confuse it with the sheep
- this huge fur coat protected him from predators and the changes of weather

We may ask ourselves: still, don’t they feel too hot in this extremely warm “blanket”??
Well, it’s exactly the contrary. His thick coat doesn’t only protect his body from cold weather, but also from too hot one.This is the kind of breed which is easy to fall in love with…

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

How do Komondors achieve their mopish looks? Well they aren’t born that way. However, the coat will get this look naturally if the breeder “neglects” it. This is the secret of the unique coat of the Komondor.

Komondor puppy with short hair

Couple of key things we must remember not to do:

• Do not brush, use comb.
• Do not trim the coat.
• Do not wash the coat too often.

Komondor’s coat naturally sticks together creating the look of a mop. Just like the Rasta hair.

Rasta hair style

Certainly, the coat should not be neglected. It has to be kept clean. None the less, the original Hungarian Komondor’s hair isn’t always clean as they are working flock dogs. The coat can get dark and have a grayish look.

Adult komondor with rasta hair style look

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!