[3] The Komondor breed has been declared one of Hungary’s national treasures, to be preserved and protected from modification.

The breed descends from Tibetan dogs and came from Asia with the Cumans, whose homeland might have been near the Yellow River.

In the late 10th century, Mongols began to expand their territories at the expense of the Cumans, forcing them to move westwards.

The name Komondor is found for the first time written in 1544 in the History of King Astiagis by Péter Kákonyi, in Early Modern Hungarian.

[6] Today, the Komondor is a fairly common breed in Hungary, its country of origin.

Some help is needed in separating the cords so the dog does not turn into one large matted mess.

However, a working Komondor's coat may be discolored by the elements and may appear off-white if not washed regularly.

Although wary of strangers, they can accept them when it is clear that no harm is imminent,[16] being instinctively very protective of its family, home, and possessions.

[3] The breed has a natural guardian instinct and an inherent ability to guard livestock.

[17] An athletic dog, the Komondor is fast and powerful and will leap at a predator to drive it off or knock it down.

The coat looks similar to that of a sheep so it can easily blend into a flock and camouflage itself giving it an advantage when predators such as wolves attack.

[2] Due to the Komondor's size, power, speed and temperament, a lack of obedience training can result in danger to others.

Because it is a natural guard dog, a Komondor that is not properly socialized may react in an excessively aggressive manner when confronted with a new situation or person.

[citation needed] Breed-specific legislation requires some breeds to be muzzled in public places.

[18] The cover of Beck’s 1996 album Odelay is a photo of a Komondor jumping over a hurdle, taken by canine photographer Joan Ludwig (1914–2004) for the July 1977 issue of the American Kennel Club's Gazette.