| This is that dog that everyone laughs at the first time | | | | the dense, soft and wooley undercoat intertwines with |
| -- or every time -- they see one. The Komondor looks | | | | the coarser hairs of the outercoat. This actually doesn't |
| like a very active dust mop or a white haired Bob | | | | occur until the dog is 1 to 2 years old. |
| Marley. | | | | The coat is always solid white. |
| Seriously, the dog has dreads. | | | | The Komondor goes to a powerful 25 to 30 inches tall |
| Unfortunately, the Komondor is a stubborn, independent | | | | and 80 to 120 pounds and can live for 10 to 12 years. |
| dog which the ASPCA does not recommend for | | | | Grooming and Exercise Needs |
| inexperienced dog owners, city dwellers or those with | | | | Can you say "Nightmare?" |
| other small pets or children. They are powerful dogs | | | | The Komondor needs be washed and shampooed |
| who do not do well without early socialization and | | | | every couple of weeks or the coat will get quite rank. |
| obedience classes. | | | | Since the coat absorbs and holds moisture, drying can |
| However, the Komondorok (that's the plural, believe it | | | | take several days. |
| or not) can be a loyal companion to the right family | | | | On the other hand, brushing and combing are not |
| and a playful, devoted pet. | | | | necessary -- or possible for that matter -- but the |
| Owners need to be firm and assertive and prove their | | | | cords need to be separated weekly, a task that can |
| dominance early or these pooches will become | | | | take as much as 2 to 3 hours. |
| disobedient and possibly aggressive. | | | | Trimming the Komondor 1 to 2 times a year is helpful. |
| Appearance of the Komondor | | | | They need plenty of space to run and/or several long |
| The unique and distinctive tassel-like cords that make | | | | brisk walk several times a day. |
| this dog look like a reggae singer are produced when | | | | |