Komondor

The Komondor is a livestock guard dog originally from Hungary. Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers, 100 lb/45 kg), it has a thick, muscular body. Its long, thick, uniquely and strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks. Komondors are independent, protective, aggresive with strangers, territorial, and very intelligent. They have a life span of approximately 12 years and a tendency to develop bloat and skin problems. As with many large breeds, there is also a predisposition toward hip dysplasia.

Known as the king of the Hungarian sheepdogs, the Komondor is a truly impressive animal.

The plural is Komondorok.