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Dogs
# The Komondor: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Hungary
Large Hungarian guardian with a corded coat, the Komondor combines power, vigilance and loyalty.
Size GiantLife expectancy 10–12 yearsBudget ≈ €183/monthPuppy €1,200 – €1,600
[Find a breeder 14](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=komondor)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Limited
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Vigilant guardian: Its protective instinct, its wariness of strangers, and its courage make it an excellent guard dog.
- Very loyal to its family: It develops a strong attachment to its loved ones and watches over them consistently.
- Good resistance to cold: Its corded and dense coat protects it effectively against cold and humidity.
- Demanding coat maintenance: Even without traditional brushing, its cords require regular monitoring and real hygiene rigor.
- Not well suited to beginners: Its power, its guarding instinct and its natural wariness require experience.
- Limited tolerance with other animals: Cohabitation can be delicate if socialization is not very well handled.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Experienced owners: The breed is better suited to owners who can consistently manage a large protective dog.
- House with a fenced yard: The Komondor benefits from a spacious setting where it can move around and monitor its surroundings.
- Households looking for a true guard dog: Its vigilant temperament is well suited to a clearly defined protection role.
Not recommended for
- Beginners: The Komondor is not an easy dog to train or to manage without prior experience.
- Apartment living: Its need for space, its size and its guardian temperament make this setting poorly suited.
- Households with many animals: Its naturally low tolerance toward other animals requires many precautions.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
68 cmKomondor
- Height at the withers
- 60–75 cm
- Weight
- 40–60 kg
- Coat
- Long, felted and flocculent
- FCI group
- 1
- Origin
- Hungary
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Komondor in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The origin of the Komondor is very ancient. Its ancestors already accompanied the Magyar nomadic shepherds in Hungary, where it was used to guard sheep flocks and defend property. The breed suffered greatly during the Second World War, to the point of becoming rare, before being preserved by passionate breeders. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognized it definitively on 9 August 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Komondor is a giant dog, strongly built and solidly constructed. Its body fits into a rectangle, with a powerful chest, a rather short back and a broad, slightly sloping croup. Its head is broad and well proportioned, the eyes are dark brown, the ears are pendulous in a V or U shape, and the ivory coat only is one of its most distinctive signs. Its long, harsh, felted and flocculent hair gradually forms characteristic cords that protect the dog well against cold and humidity.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Komondor is above all a herding and guard dog. Very attached to its family, it is affectionate with its own while remaining naturally wary of strangers. Vigilant, observant and courageous, it protects its territory with seriousness and determination. Its temperament requires a clear framework, because its power and guarding instinct make it a companion poorly suited to hesitant handling.
Affectionate Intelligent Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Komondor needs space, freedom of movement and a well-structured environment. He enjoys long walks and often maintains strong vigilance, including at night. Apartment living suits him poorly, unless his physical and mental needs are very well compensated. With careful socialization, he can live harmoniously with his family, but he often remains reserved with strangers and not very tolerant with other animals.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Komondor’s training must be early, consistent and firm without brutality. Its intelligence and protective temperament require an experienced owner capable of setting stable boundaries and working on socialization from the youngest age. A regular, calm and structured approach helps to channel its independence and to obtain a reliable and balanced dog.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Komondor
The Komondor is a rare breed whose price varies mainly depending on the quality of the breeding, the lineage, the health tests carried out on the breeding dogs, and the availability of puppies. The rarity of the breed can also significantly influence the acquisition budget.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/komondor/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Behind its robust appearance, the Komondor requires real health vigilance. Its large size, its very particular coat and certain breed predispositions justify careful monitoring throughout its life, notably on the joint, dermatological and ocular levels.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/komondor/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Komondor needs a high-quality diet adapted to large to very large dogs. The goal is to support its muscle mass, body condition and joint health without promoting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/komondor/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Komondor is one of the most recognizable breeds in the world thanks to its corded coat, which gives it a unique silhouette sometimes reminiscent of that of a sheep. This appearance is not only spectacular: it also contributed to its camouflage among the herds it protected in Hungary. The breed remains rare today outside its country of origin.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Komondor
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Komondor live in an apartment?
This is not its ideal lifestyle. The Komondor thrives better in a house with a fenced garden and sufficient daily outings, as it needs space and a clearly defined guardian role.
### Does the Komondor shed its hair?
The Komondor is known for not having a pronounced shedding period, but its coat requires specific maintenance. The cords that form from around 9 months of age must be separated, and the condition of the skin must be monitored regularly.
## Find a Komondor breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Komondor breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Komondor breeders by country
[10 breeders of Komondor in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor/germany) [2 breeders of Komondor in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor/hungary) [1 breeder of Komondor in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor/austria) [1 breeder of Komondor in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor/netherlands)
[All breeders of Komondor in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor)
## Ready to welcome a Komondor?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-komondor)
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