Komondore, also known as the Hungarian Sheeperd, has truly unique features, who makes it difficult to be mistaken with other breeds. The Komondor is a massive dog with a proud gait and a long history of honor and pride. The Komondor worked with the Puli, his smaller counterpart, in ancient Hungary. The Puli would do the actual herding during the daylight hours, and the massive Komondor would guard the flock at night. It has been asserted that this dog is descended from Tibetan dogs. Some researchers believe that the Komondor was brought to Hungary more than a thousand years ago by nomadic Magyars. Some newer research is suggesting that they came from the Cumans. The name, Komondor came from Koman-dor, which means dog of the Cumans. These hearty dogs were used to guard flocks of sheep during the nighttime hours. Because of their willingness to protect the flock and the owner against any threat, big or small, they were highly prized among the shepherds.

The Komondor has a truly unique characteristic to its coat. The outer coat of the animal will fuse with the undercoat to form a type of felt that hangs in long cords. It can take up to two years for the cords to form completely and 5 years to reach the desired length. The puppy coat is relatively soft, but it will begin to fall into cord-like curls as it grows. The usual color of the coat is white. In the Komondor breed, the head and muzzle are massive and impressive even though they are somewhat short. The animal will have eyes that are dark brown and alert to movement. The body of this breed is characterized by a powerful, deep chest, which is muscular and wide. The breast of the healthy Komondor is broad and well-muscled.

The Komondor is a serious, confident, and commanding breed of animal. It can be very reserved with strangers and will size up any stranger who happens to be in the vicinity. The Komondor is very territorial and it will protect the owner and the owner's property without hesitation. It is good to remember that this breed has fought wolves, bears, and many other predators when it was used a guard dog in times past. That same willingness to get into a fight is alive today.

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