i need help to find out how i can get one if anyone knows where i can get one please let me know. thank you
2007-01-04 15:08:21 · 9 answers · asked by princess 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are called Komondors. You can looks on the links provided for puppies available. Just FYI they need a lot of grooming and you have to "train" their hair to cord (form dreads) and cord it yourself. Also when you bathe them you have to be sure to thoroughly dry the cords or else they will mold.
2007-01-04 15:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE research this dog----99.9 percent of the people in the world do NOT want one. These dogs were bred to live with the flock, guard it and be capable of assessing and dealing with threats independently.
They are natural guard dogs---which may sound good on the surface but it really means that you will have to work very HARD to make sure this very large dog is properly trained and socialized.
They are VERY independent which means they may decide something is a threat---even though YOU don't. They can warn of the threat by barking or decide to attack someone coming into your home.
Here is an excerpt from the FAQ section at the Komondor Club of American site:
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Will I have to worry about friends or acquaintances coming into the house or yard with my Komondor?
The Komondor is a large territorial dog that is used for flock and home guarding, and the Komondor owner must always anticipate his dog's behavior based on this fact. The Komondor will make up his own mind about who is or is not welcome on his property if he's not taught by you how to behave when strangers come to the house. It is important that Komondor puppies be socialized from the beginning. Kindergarten Puppy Training classes are excellent for Komondor puppies, as they expose the puppy to lots of people and dogs at an early age. "
HTTP://clubs.akc.org/kca/
A pet quality pup starts at about $1,000.
They look cute on tv but they are powerful, intelligent, willful dogs who need experienced, strong-willed owners who are capable of devoted a great deal of time to training and exercising them.
2007-01-05 08:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to research this dog EXTENSIVELY!! It is NOT the dog for everyone. Besides a WHOLE LOT of grooming and upkeep, Komondors require a lot of exercse and work!
If you were to see one of these dogs up close, say at a dog show, you would get a better idea of what kind of dogs they really are.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/komondor/index.cfm
As for Raz P's suggestion of checking out puppyfind, PLEASE do not do this!!
Komondor's are very rare and for good reason!!
To get one from a BACKYARD breeder, which is exactly what puppyfind listings are, is a terrible choice.
There are reputable breeders who have been working with the Komondor for many many years, and they really do know the breed.
2007-01-04 15:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by LiaChien 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Komondor
Country of Origin: Hungary
Size: Shoulder height: Height: At least 25.5 inches Weight: Up to 125 pounds
Coat: The always white coat is long and corded. It is not to be brushed. It is to be kept divided into cords and trimmed ocassionaly.
Character: Confident and alert, protective and loyal. Good family dog if given early socialization.
Temperament: Territorial. Reserved with strangers. Can be willful.
Care: Needs frequent bathing. No brushing. Little to no shedding.
Training: Needs firm, consistent training.
Activity: Daily exercise. Does best in a country environment where it can exercise at will.
Puppies- http://www.puppyfind.com/breed/?breed_id=213&back=%2Fbrowse%2F%3Fstr%3Dk%26page%3D1
2007-01-04 15:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by raz p 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's quite a rare breed --- isn't Lionel Richie of the commadore breed? lol... but seriuosly...
It's Komondor and you better have a LOT of money to go with your very good luck to find one of these rare beauties.
2007-01-04 15:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Komondor. Look up breeders on AKC.org
2007-01-04 15:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a Komondor. Here is a google page with lots of links.
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=t&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2006-18,GGLJ:en&q=komondor
2007-01-04 15:12:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are correct about the breed. Try looking online or in dog fancy magazine in the back. they have tons of breeders of all breeds.
2007-01-04 15:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by Bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only dog i know that has dreads is a puli. also know as a hungarian sheep dog. type in puli to yahoo search engine and then click on puli dog breeders.
2007-01-04 15:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by mlrjpl 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋