Are Komondors smart?

They’re intelligent, independent, and fiercely protective, willing to rise to the challenge of defending home and family. Komondor are wary of strangers and can be aggressive to other dogs. These traits, plus their large size, make them a bad match for first-time or timid owners.

Do Komondors hair naturally dread?

A mere handful of dog breeds are graced with vivacious dreadlocks. Some come by it naturally—like the Komondor, puli, and Bergamesco. Others—the poodle, Spanish water dog, and Havanese—can only achieve this look with a little help from their human friends.

Are Komondors aggressive?

Most Komondors will treat the pets in their own family as members of their flock. But they have strong instincts to drive away animals who do not belong to their family. Many Komondors are dominant or aggressive toward dogs they don’t know. This powerful breed is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.

How do dogs see with hair in their eyes?

The answer is, they DON’T. Dogs rely a lot on their senses of smell and hearing and less on their eyesight, that is why these poor creatures can still get around. But they do develop a lot of problems in their eyes from having hair touching their eyeballs so often.

Do Komondors have hair or fur?

The Komondor’s coat is a long, thick, and strikingly corded white coat, about 20 – 27 cm long (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world), which resembles dreadlocks or a mop. The puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures.

Do Komondors get along with other dogs?

Komondors may get along with other dogs or cats if they start living with them while still young puppies. However, they are known for taking on coyotes and other fierce predators, so they have no problem taking on other dogs or strangers that they perceive to be threats.

Are Komondors protective?

Bred as a chief protector of herds, the Komondor is wary of strangers and fiercely protective. In households today, the Komondor serves as a dutiful guard dog for its human “flock” as well as a devoted companion.

What dog looks like a mop head?

Sometimes referred to as ‘mop dogs’, the Komondor is a long-established dog breed commonly employed to guard livestock and other property….

How does a Komondors hair grow?

When Komondor puppies are born they are not born with dreads, they have a short, white coat that gradually forms into fluffy curls and as the dog grows so do the curls. At around one years old the curls form into matted patches and that is when human intervention is needed to separate into individual cords.

Are Komondors nice?

Bred as a chief protector of herds, the Komondor is wary of strangers and fiercely protective. In households today, the Komondor serves as a dutiful guard dog for its human “flock” as well as a devoted companion. The Komondor is usually good with the children in the family and is adaptable to other pets.

Why is there hair in my dogs poop?

Fur: Excessive fur in dog poop means your dog is most likely over grooming themselves. Overgrooming is triggered by anxiety, allergies or skin disease. Worms: You may also find worms in your dog’s stool. These will look like small white pieces of rice.