Komondor Breed Standard
Working Group

General Appearance
The Komondor is characterized by imposing strength, dignity, courageous demeanor, and pleasing conformation. He is a large, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The working Komondor lives during the greater part of the year in the open, and his coat serves to help him blend in with his flock and to protect him from extremes of weather and beasts of prey. Nature and Characteristics: The Komondor is a flock guardian, not a herder. Originally developed in Hungary to guard large herds of animals on the open plains, the Komondor was charged with protecting the herd by himself, with no assistance and no commands from his master. The mature, experienced dog tends to stay close to his charges, whether a flock or family; he is unlikely to be drawn away from them in chase, and typically doesn't wander far. Though very sensitive to the desires of his master, heavy-handed training will produce a stubborn, unhappy Komondor. While reserved with strangers, the Komondor is demonstrative with those he loves, selflessly devoted to his family and his charges, and will defend them against any attack. The combination of this devotion to all things dear to him and the desire to take responsibility for them produces an excellent guardian of herds or home, vigilant, courageous, and very faithful.

Size, Proportion, Substance

Dogs 27½ inches and up at the withers; bitches 25½ inches and up at the withers. Dogs are approximately 100 pounds and up, bitches, approximately 80 pounds and up at maturity, with plenty of bone and substance. While large size is important, type, character, symmetry, movement and ruggedness are of the greatest importance and are on no account to be sacrificed for size alone. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers. Height below the minimum is a fault.

Head
The head is large. The length of the head from occiput to tip of nose is approximately 2/5 the height of the dog at the withers. The skin around the eyes and on the muzzle is dark.

Eyes: Medium-sized and almond-shaped, not too deeply set. The iris of the eye is dark brown. Edges of the eyelids are gray or black. Light eyes are a fault. Blue eyes are a disqualification. Ears: In shape the ear is an elongated triangle with a slightly rounded tip. Medium-set and hanging and long enough to reach to the inner corner of the eye on the opposite side of the head. Erect ears or ears that move toward an erect position are a fault. Skull: The skull is broad with well-developed arches over the eyes. The occiput is fairly well-developed and the stop is moderate. Muzzle: The muzzle is wide, coarse, and truncated. Measured from inner corner of the eye to tip of nose the muzzle is 2/5 of the total length of the head. The top of the muzzle is straight and is parallel to the top of the skull. Underjaw is well-developed and broad. Lips are tight and are black in color. Ideally gums and palate are dark or black. Nose: Nose is wide and the front of the nose forms a right angle with the top of the muzzle. The nostrils are wide. The nose is black. A dark gray or dark brown nose is not desirable but is acceptable. A flesh-colored nose is a disqualification. Bite: Bite is scissors; a level bite is acceptable. A distinctly overshot or undershot bite is a fault. Any missing teeth is a serious fault. Three or more missing teeth is a disqualification.

Neck
Muscular, of medium length, moderately arched, with no dewlap. The head erect.

Topline
The back is level and strong.

Body
Characterized by a powerful, deep chest, which is muscular and proportionately wide. The breast is broad and well-muscled. The belly is somewhat drawn up at the rear. The rump is wide, muscular, and slopes slightly towards the root of the tail. Softness or lack of good muscle tone is a fault.

Tail
A continuation of the rump line, hanging, and long enough to reach the hocks. Slightly curved upwards and/or to one side at its end. Even when the dog is moving or excited, the greater part of the tail is raised no higher than the level of the back. A short or curly tail is a fault.

Forequarters
Shoulders are well laid back. Forelegs straight, well-boned, and muscular. Viewed from any side, the legs are like vertical columns. The upper arms are carried close to the body, without loose elbows.

Feet
Strong, rather large, and with close, well-arched toes. Pads are hard, elastic, and black or gray. Ideally, nails are black or gray, although light nails are acceptable.

Hindquarters
The steely, strong bone structure is covered with highly-developed muscles. The legs are straight as viewed from the rear. Stifles are well-bent. Rear dewclaws must be removed.

Coat
Characteristic of the breed is the dense, protective coat. The puppy coat is relatively soft, but it shows a tendency to fall into cord-like curls. The young adult coat, or intermediate coat, consists of very short cords next to the skin which may be obscured by the sometimes lumpy looking fluff on the outer ends of the cords. The mature coat consists of a dense, soft, woolly undercoat much like the puppy coat, and a coarser outer coat that is wavy or curly. The coarser hairs of the outer coat trap the softer undercoat, forming permanent, strong cords that are felt-like to the touch. A grown dog is entirely covered with a heavy coat of these tassel-like cords, which form naturally. It must be remembered that the length of the Komondor's coat is a function of age, and a younger dog must never be penalized for having a shorter coat. Straight or silky coat is a fault. Failure of the coat to cord by two years of age is a disqualification. Short, smooth coat on both head and legs is a disqualification.

Color
Color of the coat is white, but not always the pure white of a brushed coat. A small amount of cream or buff shading is sometimes seen in puppies, but fades with maturity. In the ideal specimen the skin is gray. Pink skin is not desirable but is acceptable. Color other than white, with the exception of small amounts of cream or buff in puppies, is a disqualification.

Gait
Light, leisurely and balanced. The Komondor takes long strides, is very agile and light on his feet. The head is carried slightly forward when the dog trots.

The foregoing is a description of the ideal Komondor. Any deviation should be penalized in direct proportion to the extent of that deviation. Extreme deviation in any part should be penalized to the extent that the dog is effectively eliminated from competition.

Disqualifications
Blue eyes.
Flesh-colored nose.
Three or more missing teeth.
Failure of the coat to cord by two years of age.
Short, smooth coat on both head and legs.
Color other than white, with the exception of small amounts of cream or buff in puppies.

Approved June 13, 1994
Effective July 31, 1994

 

[简介] 可蒙犬是一种特别的、非常令人难忘的、高贵、勇敢、构造合理的品种。他高大、肌肉发达、骨量充足且体质良好，全身覆盖着厚厚的、绳索状的白色被毛。作为工作犬的可蒙犬在城市或郊外都常年在户外生活，他的被毛可以帮助他混进羊群中，抵御极度恶劣的气候或掠食动物。天性和特点：可蒙犬是羊群守护犬，但不是牧羊犬。最初在匈牙利被培育出来，用于在广阔的草原保护大量的牲畜，可蒙犬在没有任何外援、没有得到主人任何命令的情况下，会非常认真的守卫羊群。一条成熟、有经验的可蒙犬会尽量留在需要他守护的事物附近，不论是羊群还是主人的家庭，他在追猎时，也不会离的太远，而且其特点是不会迷路。虽然，他对主人的要求非常敏感，但过度的训练只会造就一个固执的、不快乐的可蒙犬。对陌生人有所保留，可蒙犬会热爱、专注于主人的家庭或他照顾的羊群，无私忘我，在家庭或羊群遇到攻击时，会奋起反抗。结合了对家庭及羊群的热爱和尽忠职守的优点，可蒙犬成为家庭或羊群最好的守护者，警惕、勇敢而且非常忠实。

[体型] 雄性肩高约27.5英寸或更高；雌性肩高约25.5英寸或更高，雄性体重在100磅或更重；雌性体重在80磅或更重，成熟的狗应该有足够的骨量和肌肉。高大的身材十分重要，但类型、品质、匀称性、动作及坚固性也非常重要，没有理由只为身材大小而牺牲其中任何一项。身体的比例是长度略大于肩高。小于最低身高属于缺陷。

[头部] 头部巨大。头部的长度（从后枕部到鼻镜的距离）约为肩高的2/5，口吻和眼睛周围的皮肤颜色深。 眼睛：中等大小，杏仁状，位置不能太深。眼睛的颜色为深棕色，眼睑为灰色或黑色。浅色眼睛属于缺陷；兰眼睛属于失格。耳朵：形状是长三角形，尖端略圆。耳根位置适中，长度能延伸到两侧的内眼角处。立耳或耳朵位置趋向于直立属于缺陷。脑袋：脑袋宽阔，两眼间呈很好的圆弧形，后枕清晰，止部适中。口吻：口吻宽、粗，顶端象被截断。从内眼角到鼻镜的长度为头部长度的2/5，口吻的轮廓直，与头顶平行。下颚非常宽、发达。嘴唇紧，颜色为黑色。理想的牙龈和上颚为深色或黑色。鼻子：鼻镜宽，与口吻上轮廓成直角。鼻孔宽大，鼻镜为黑色，深灰色或深棕色鼻镜不理想，但可以接受。肉色鼻镜属于失格。咬和：剪状咬和最好，钳状咬和也可以接受。上颚突出式咬和或下颚突出式咬和属于缺陷，缺齿也属于缺陷。缺齿3颗或3颗以上属于失格。

[颈部] 肌肉发达，中等长度，略拱，无赘肉，使头部竖立。

[背线] 后背水平且结实。

[身躯] 表现为有力，深胸，肌肉发达且在比例恰当的前提下尽可能宽。胸部宽阔且肌肉发达，腹部向后略收。臀部宽，肌肉发达，略向尾根处倾斜。身体过于柔和或缺乏良好的肌肉组织属于缺陷。

[尾巴] 就象是臀部的延长线，下垂，长度延伸到飞节。略向上弯，尾尖可以弯向一侧，也可以不弯。虽然他在运动时和兴奋时，大部分尾巴会突起，但不能高过背平面。短尾巴或断尾属于缺陷。

[前躯] 肩部适当倾斜。前肢直，骨量充足，肌肉发达。不论从哪面观察，腿都想象垂直的圆柱。前臂紧贴身体，肘部不松弛。

[足爪] 结实，大一些比较好，脚趾紧密、圆拱。脚垫坚实，有弹性，黑色或灰色。虽然，浅色的趾甲是允许的，但黑色或灰色的趾甲比较理想。

[后躯] 后肢象钢铁般坚实，极为发达的肌肉覆盖着坚固的骨骼。从后面观察，腿很直。后膝关节适度倾斜。狼爪必须被切除。

[被毛] 浓密的、具有保护性的被毛是这一品种的典型特点。幼犬的被毛相对柔软，但显得接近属于象绳索那样卷曲。年轻狗的被毛，或过度状态的被毛，有很多贴近皮肤的短“绳索”组成，不明显，有时显得一团一团的，看起来象在绳索外有一层绒毛。成年狗的被毛有两层，一层象幼犬被毛那样的、柔软、浓密、絮状的底毛，一层粗糙、高低不平、卷曲的外层披毛。粗糙的披毛陷在柔软的底毛中。披毛为持久的、结实的绳索状，触摸的感觉象是毡制的。成年的可蒙犬完全被大量的、象穗子一样的绳索状被毛所覆盖。需要记住一点，其长度必须满足可蒙犬被毛的功能需求。年轻狗如果被毛短，不会被作为缺陷。直的或柔滑的被毛属于缺陷，到两岁以后还没有长出绳索状的被毛属于失格。头部和腿部的被毛短而平滑属于失格。

[颜色] 颜色为白色，但也不总是白色。有时，幼犬会出现少量奶酪色或浅黄色，但随着其逐渐成熟，颜色会褪去。理想情况，皮肤应该为灰色，粉红色皮肤可以接受，但不理想。除了幼犬出现少量奶酪色或浅黄色外，除了白色以外的任何颜色都属于失格。

[步态] 轻松、从容而和谐平稳。可蒙犬的步伐大，足爪非常轻巧敏捷。小跑时，头部略向前伸。 前面记述的是理想的可蒙犬所应该具备的特点，如果有背离上面记述的情况，应该根据背离的程度进行扣分，如果有某些部分严重背离情面的描述，将考虑取消其比赛资格。

[失格] 兰眼睛。肉色鼻镜。缺齿三颗或更多。到两岁以后还没有长出绳索状的被毛属于失格。头部和腿部的被毛短而平滑。除了幼犬出现少量奶酪色或浅黄色外，除了白色以外的任何颜色。

标准通过日期：1994年6月13日

标准执行日期：1994年7月31日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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