Random Inspiration struck at 4:00am Pacific and after and long and busy day these corded beauties were created!
I fell in love with these two breeds of dog while watching Hungarian Folk Tales on YouTube. The Little Puli dogs in the series are so adorable. Both Puli and Komondorok are such amazing and interesting dogs. Their corded coats kind of reminded me of my own hair since Puli and Komondorok have very curly coats that are corded to protect them from wolves and to make them easier to maintain. (I don’t have dreads)
In the Hungarian Folk Tales universe I imagined myself wearing an outfit like this as I go on far-off adventure slaying twelve-headed dragons and evading the devil at every turn.
I’m a bit surprised how my art style turned out so smooth in this piece. I made a sketch but free-handed small parts of it. The colors remind me of @leppu ‘s gorgeous work as hey are one of my inspirations and art role models.
Art @loechness-art
Concept art based on Hungarian Folk Tales series found on Youtube.
The Komondor (in Hungarian, the plural form of komondor is komondorok), also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, white-colored Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat. Sometimes referred to as 'mop dogs', the Komondor is a long-established powerful dog breed that has a natural guardian instinct to guard livestock and other property. The Komondor was brought to Europe by the Cumans and the oldest known mention of it is in a Hungarian codex from 1544. The Komondor breed has been declared one of Hungary’s national treasures, to be preserved and protected from modification.
Komondors were brought to Hungary by Cumans, the Turkic speaking, nomadic people who settled in Hungary during the 12th and 13th century. The name Komondor derives from Koman-dor, meaning "Cuman dog". Cumans were granted asylum and settled in Hungary in 1239. The name Komondor is found for the first time written in 1544 in the History of King Astiagis by Kákonyi Péter, in Hungarian. Later in 1673 Amos Comenius mentions the Komondor in one of his works. Today the Komondor is a fairly common breed in Hungary, its country of origin. Many Komondors were killed during World War II and local stories say that this is because when the Germans (and then the Russians) invaded, they had to kill the dog before they could capture a farm or house that it guarded.
The Komondor is a large molosser dog—many are over 30 inches tall—one of the larger breeds of dog. Komondor females on average weigh between 88–110 lbs and Komondor males weigh on average between 110–132 lbs. The body is covered with a heavy, matted, corded coat. They have robust bodies, strongly muscled, with long legs and a short back. The tail is carried with a slight curl.
The Komondor's white coat is long, thick, and strikingly corded, about 7-10.5 inches long (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world). A fully mature coat is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to form tassels, or cords and will take around two years to form. Some help is needed in separating the cords so the dog does not turn into one large matted mess. The length of the cords increases with time as the coat grows. The Komondor is born with only a white coat, unlike the similar-looking Puli, which can be white, black, or sometimes grayish. However, a working Komondor's coat may be discolored by the elements, and may appear off-white if not washed regularly. Traditionally the coat protected the Komondor from wolves' bites, as the bites were not able to penetrate the thick coat. The coat of the Komondor takes about two and a half days to dry after a bath.
The Komondor is built for livestock guarding. The Komondor's temperament is like that of most livestock guarding dogs; it is calm and steady when things are normal, but in case of trouble, the dog will fearlessly defend its charges. It was bred to think and act independently and make decisions on its own. It is affectionate with its family, and gentle with the children and friends of the family. Although wary of strangers, they can accept them when it is clear that no harm is meant, but is instinctively very protective of its family, home and possessions.
The breed has a natural guardian instinct and ability to guard livestock. An athletic dog, the Komondor is fast and powerful and will leap at a predator to drive it off or knock it down. It can be used successfully to guard sheep against wolves or bears. It is a big, strong dog breed, armored with a thick coat. The coat provides protection against wild animals, weather and vegetation. 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.
They look like mop-creatures straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, but don’t be fooled. These silly creatures with long dreadlocks aren’t fiction. They’re Komondor dogs from Hungary and they are very much real. These guard dogs are considered national treasures of Hungary, special because of their long corded coat (the heaviest in the canine world). We’re not sure how they act as good guard dogs,…
UNITED STATES, New York : A Komondorok being groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City on the 2nd day of competition at the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 17, 2015. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 & 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
They look like mop-creatures straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, but don’t be fooled. These silly creatures with long dreadlocks aren’t fiction. They’re Komondor dogs from Hungary and they are very much real.
These guard dogs are considered national treasures of Hungary, special because of their long corded coat (the heaviest in the canine world). We’re not sure how they act as good guard dogs,…
