Komondor/Standard Poodle Mix: An adoptable dog in San Bernardino, CA, Medium Adult Male

THIS DOG IS AT THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY ANIMAL CONTROL, AND NEEDS YOU, as dogs at this shelter are at risk of euthanasia 4 business days after it arrives at the shelter! To obtain further information about this pet, you MUST HAVE THE PET ID# WITH YOU CALL THE SHELTER at the phone number below, or visit the shelter in person. We suggest calling prior to driving to the shelter if you would like to insure the animal you are interested in is still available for adoption. Email link in this posting does NOT reach the shelter. Phones are usually very busy, but PLEASE don’t give up – these dogs have very little time and need homes FAST!

PET ID# (and age): A421518 (Adult – Approx. 2 yrs. old, White Male)

***SAN BERNARDINO CITY ANIMAL CONTROL ***
333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 384-1304

Tuesday Saturday: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
CLOSED Sunday, Monday and Holidays

Show Results From:
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2012/results/breed/komdor.html

KOMONDOR
Judge: Ms. Theresa Hundt
Day: February 14, 2012
Time: 12:30
Ring: 8

9 - GCH Nagyalma Unforgettable Too - Best of Breed (BOB)
Sex: Dog
AKC: WS 18991807
Date of Birth: September 16, 2006
Breeder: Nancy Liebes & Eric Liebes
Sire: Ch Lajosmegyi Patent Pending
Dam: Ch Nagyalma Quite The One
Owner: Nancy Liebes-Ault & Valerie McNelis

6 - GCH Szilvahelyi A Szerelem Rabja - Best of Opposite Sex (BOS)
Sex: Bitch
AKC: WS 21432005
Date of Birth: April 21, 2007
Breeder: Joseph & Marlene Horvath & Nicole Horvath
Sire: Ch Kyllburgs Aladdins One Wish
Dam: Ch Delwyn Birka At Szilvahelyi
Owner: Judy & John Kachel & Marlene & Joseph Horvath

8 - Ch Nagyalma Yes I Can - Award of Merit (AOM)
Sex: Dog
AKC: WS 33077001
Date of Birth: December 26, 2009
Breeder: Nancy & Eric Liebes
Sire: Ch Nagyalma McCabe
Dam: Ch Nagyalma Quite The One
Owner: Nancy Liebes-Ault & Val McNelis

Komondor Group Video

Still taken from video at http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videos/#/Breed%20Judging/2012/Working/vid:17899232

"A dog handler runs Rabja, a Komondor, during the "Best in Breed" category at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York's Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon"

Tweets

@LaPantin: Nothing better than a running Komondor (AKA Mop Dog!)  http://pic.twitter.com/s6l1leVN

@doreeshafrir: Komondor, aka Mop Dog http://pic.twitter.com/ZYOLMm2J

@WKCDOGS: #WKC: The Komondor is always a fan favorite with its corded white coat. “Cole” is owned by Nancy Leibes and Val… fb.me/1tOyLHJ6c

Purebreds

“Purebreds” are the twelve signature hot sauces in our permanent pack. These hot sauces are inspired by some of our favorite dog breeds: Chihuahua, Great Dane, Labrador, Dalmatian, Boxer, Komondor, Doberman, Rottweiler, Bullmastiff, French Mastiff, Pit Bull and Presa Canario.

Each Purebred hot sauce has been carefully crafted using combinations of chile peppers and other interesting ingredients. MBF Purebreds are created from scratch using only the freshest hand selected chile peppers and prepared to perfection in small batches. With unsurpassed flavor and heat levels that vary from mild to extremely hot, Purebreds offer something special for all hot sauce aficionados.

P&G Voluntarily Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 6, 2011 – – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.

Product affected by this announcement:

The affected product lot was distributed to a limited number of retailers located in the eastern United States (AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA).  These retailers have already removed this product from store shelves.  No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.

While no health effects related to this product have been reported, P&G retrieved this product as a precautionary measure.  Consumers who purchased the product listed should stop using the product and discard it and contact Iams at the number below for a replacement voucher.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.  Pets which have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&G toll-free at 866-908-1569 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST) or www.iams.com.

Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm282506.htm

Fabulous Komondor video by Julius K9 which is featured on their YouTube channel and through branding must have aired on or produced by Ebugatta.

Julius-K9 - European based product line marketing of dog sports, rescue dog and hobby dog accessories and equipment.
Ebugatta - Hungarian-produced magazine show dog.

Watch The National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day at noon on NBC!

GCH CH Szilvahelyi A Szerelem Rabja (RAAZA)
Owners: Judy & John Kachel &
Co-Owners: Joseph and Marlene Horvath
Breeders: Joseph, Marlene & Nicole Horvath

Watch the Komondor at the National Dog Show 2011

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THE KOMONDOR

Is this a dog? Or is this a giant mop?

♫♪ [trumpets]  ♫♪

Behold, the Komondor. The dog with the heaviest fur in the canine world.

“That coat actually weighs 15 pounds, and can be over 2000 cords.”
—Dr. Karen Halligan, Chief Veterinarian, SPCALA, Author

These amazing dreadlocks didn’t evolve so the Komondor could grace the cover of Beck’s album Odelay. Nope, this livestock guarding dog developed its unique coat for camouflage.

“So it was kind of a sneeky way of having the dog hidden in the flock.”
—Andrea Arden, Dog Trainer

“When the wolf or the bear comes to eat a sheep, ‘wooo’ comes out, the Komondor, and attacks it.”
—Dr. Karen Halligan

According to folk lore, the Komondor’s flock protection efforts almost eliminated the wolf from Hungary, where this striking creature has been a working dog for hundreds of years.

(1790 BC) Over 3,000 years ago, the ancient Babylonia King Hammurabi mentions the Komondor in the “Code of Hammurabi”, a series of laws that dictated all aspects of daily life.

“This is the Bob Marley of the dog world.”
—Dr. Debbye Turner Bell, Veterinarian/CBS News Correspondent

The trademark of this muscular canine is its long corded white coat which develops over its first two years of life.

“It is the most unique coat in the whole dog world.”
—Dr. Karen Halligan

KOMONDOROK

Komondorok, believe it or not, that’s the plural of Komondor, have rectangular shaped bodies. And in the center of that white mop-like face is a feature that is always black, the Komondor’s nose.

Komondorok aren’t for everyone. These dignified dogs require moderate daily exercise and are best suited to country settings, without neighbors close by. Their protective instincts can make them wary of strangers.

Hi Marlene!  =)

HEALTH

They have few genetic health problems, probably because they descended from centuries of hearty working stock. Ironically this hard and sturdy dogs boast excellent vision even though their eyes are often covered.

“How they see through all that hair, only they they could tell you.”
—Dr. Debbye Turner Bell

GROOMING

Grooming these corded canines is another story.

“Komondors are of one of the more difficult dogs to care for if you want them to have that traditional corded coat.”
—Andrea Arden

You’ll never have to brush those cords, but you will have to separate them regularly to prevent matting. And while Komondor hardly shed, their dense coats are a magnet for insects and dirt.

TRAINING

Because the Komondor was bred to work independently as a flock guardian, it can be willful and requires early training by an experienced owner.

FAMILY

In a family the Komondor is loyal and protective of children but has little tolerance for teasing.

SUMMARY

To sum up, the Komondor has moderate exercise requriements and thrives in a rural environment. Its health is generally good, but grooming this heavy coated canine is time consuming, and early training is a must to control the dog’s independent streak. The Komondor is extremely protective, but few families can provide the home, time, or lifestyle to keep this breed satisfied.

A screenshot of the old website.

It was time for a change. This is a screenshot of our club’s first website which web had for just about a decade.