Thanks for your kind comments. 2 days after this video I was weeding in the garden and I turned around to see Maximus digging up the grass, stuck his big head in the dirt, and looked at me as if to say “ how about that for grooming “ I wanted cry but laughed it off.
The fact that this is the owners first dog and he is taking such good care of the coat shows that intense research was done about the breed he was selecting! Well done!
Makes me wonder if Max is participating in dog shows. A Komondor's coat can be trimmed short so that it doesn't cord, which isn't detrimental if it's a family pet and not an active working dog. Of course the long cords are what make the dog striking and iconic, but it's not a requirement any more than the classic poodle "poof" is.
@@HeavyTopspinI kind of like the way short-coated Komondors and Pulik look. They look so close to my beloved Pumi, I can’t help but smile every time I see those.
@@MarkEstavillo-fx6pndogs in shelters may not be everyone’s style. I got 4 rescue cats but 6 dogs that I’ve either bred myself or have bought from a breeder This is because I’m severely allergic to many types of dogs but have figured out that I have one specific breed of dog, which is rare and is not found anywhere near a shelter in my native. The cats are just some that either showed up as a day old bottle baby and I spent 6 months on getting back to a healthy state, or… we went to a shelter I will also say that dogs are generally more high maintenance than cats since most cats are just like “this is my trash goblin I found behind the dumpster and he likes to eat dirty socks but otherwise he’s fine”
My first dog was an Old English Sheepdog. I brushed her Wednesday & Sunday nights, had her professionally groomed in May and December. She rarely had mats. She was 14 when she passed. Needless to say, our next 3 dogs had smooth coats.❤
Just to illustrate how unbelievably well-trained Max is: I'm Hungarian and I grew up on the edge of the Great Hungarian Plains, where komondors are from. I've seen about 20-30 of these dogs in my life, and I cannot remember a single instance when I didn't feel at least a little bit uneasy around them. Despite their funny look, these dogs are extremely aloof and very intimidating, following you and keeping an eye on you. They're absolutely HUGE and monstrously strong. Congrats, Max's owner :)
Yup. First one I ever seen was on my uncle's farm (not really his, as this was in the late 70s) outside of Szeged and the working dogs definitely give off a different vibe from this pup. Not a very tolerant breed of strangers usually, that's for sure.
The little ponytail of cords at the end is EVERYTHING. Huge respect for the owner for both maintaining the dog so well on their own, and for socializing Max so well. Definite good boy mop, 10/10.
I think you cut off two much hair around his eyes! Puli’s and komondors have long hair againt dust and rain around their eyes. They used to see through their “curtain”, and do not like too much light! We had a puli, and first we cut off his hair around his eyes -poor guy doesn’t see, we said - and then he was hiding on dark places for two weeks!!
I agree! I wonder if Max felt awesome at the end? I have dreadlocks myself, and they feel wonderful after a good shampoo and rinse and loc-definition, so maybe his do, too?
Hello, from the homeland of the komondors. There is a very beautiful dog in the video and its fur is great. We currently have 3 komondors (there were 5 in total so far), with about similar fur, but it is winter now. Every spring we trim the locks back to 6-8cm. In addition, the fur has to be plucked twice a year so that the locks do not stick together. There is no other work with the fur, although we do not bathe them, they are farm dogs, not show dogs. In the past, shepherds also sheared the komondors together with the sheep in the spring. They did not cut them completely, they left some of the fur to protect them from the summer heat and to grow back in the winter. They left it longer on the hind legs to protect them from wolf bites. A fur that reaches the ground (you see this in show dogs) is not healthy for the dog, it can easily get heatstroke in the summer and hinder its movement. The origin of the Komondor is questionable, there are several theories about it. Either it came to the Carpathian Basin with the Huns or the Hungarians or the Cumans, and there are several versions of its name, one is that it is the dog of the Cumans (cumandor - dor means dog in Turkish), and the other is that it has kondor fur (kondor means curly in Hungarian). The Hungarians used to call it the silky-haired wolfhound. Their size is the same as similar shepherd dogs (caucasian shepherd, central asian alabai).
This is the calmest 2 year old dog I’ve ever seen in the 10 years I’ve been working with dogs. His cords are beautiful, his owner has taken such good care of him. The fact that Max’s owner is a first time dog owner is crazy and amazing, you can tell he did his research before getting a dog! That is the best thing of all and makes me so incredibly happy.
@@Roofers-Nail-HardestWhile the _coat_ may ultimately need maintenance weekly, you can divide the dog's coat into 6-7 sections and do one section per day, which should only take about 20 minutes each. This is also good dog-owner bonding time.
This video really overexaggerates how much you need to groom them. You only need to work on the cords every few months and you can also cut them shorter in the summer. Letting the cords mat a bit while not looking good will not hurt the dog either. Its literally a few hours work every 3 months, most dogs need a lot more attention than them (komondors dont need to be 'walked', they just want to chill in their territory).
We had a Black Komondor named Bátor ("brave" in hungarian) and he was the sweetest mop we have ever seen. He lived a long 13 years and was a puppy at a farm before we got him. Miss ya buddy
Did you do all this grooming? I don’t think farmers did any of this grooming to their dogs originally, I am wondering how this was managed in a practical way back then…
I have never seen one in person. And wondered about the grooming requirements. That would be an expensive dog to maintain with a groomer. He looks amazing. Very well behaved. Owner gets 110% of my congratulations on that work.
I know one in person, only one, and I've worked with dogs all my life. Also I have dreadlocks so I understand how much work these dogs' coats require. But it's amazing how soft/sheeplike their cords feel! -- compared to human "cords"/dreadlocks. Also his cords keep him cool in summer as well as warm in winter, because the white color reflects sun. Mine are black, so in summer I have to wear a sun hat else mine get too hot.
I love how you constantly make a point of praising the owner and acknowledging what they are doing correctly. And how you consistently are explaining logical reasons why a groomer might refuse a job and how that doesn't make them bad groomers. Your positivity and kindness for everyone is wonderful to see.
Stunning dog. Astonishingly well behaved. His first groom? And six hours at that?? Man alive! He's so _good_ ! So even tempered! So tolerant! You'd think he was an old hand at this! Kudos to the owner for properly loving their dog and not pampering him out of his senses!
@@mattm7798I think Vanessa gets enough revenue from RUclips (and likely the online shop) to be able to give these grooms free of charge. At least I want to recall her having said that.
Which is great for her, and no shade but the products she sells on her site are IMO, quite overpriced so I have no idea what she charges for dog grooming but her products are very expensive for what they are.@@Acidfrog475
No lol you definitely don’t dive into a dog like this with no experience. He is the exception of an owner definitely not the rule. What normally happens is some dickhead wants a huge dog to look cool and has no idea how to train one and will not invest the money into proper training or care and you get an aggressive fear biter that doesn’t obey anyone.
It’s also predator protection. They are a livestock guard dog bred to protect against bears and mountain lions in the Hungarian mountains. His coat keeps claws and big teeth from reaching. I keep mine shaved down as I live in the desert Southwest and a rattlesnake became entangled in the cords. He almost lost his leg from the bite. My guy is a great dog.
*This dog and his owner are SPECTACULAR! I am so incredibly impressed with how much love and dedication that has gone into this boys training and wellbeing!*
the fact that this is the owner's first dog and it's not only well groomed but very well socialized and behaved is honestly very impressive. better than many experienced dog owners!!
This jaw dropping breed is officially bequeathed a national treasure in Hungary and a source of immense pride and holy **** factor that’s one BIG dog .
As someone with dreadlocks, it really takes time to wash, condition, dry, retwist the locs. Props to the groomer and the owner for their patience and dedication😊
Yup, takes me about 45 min to wash, condition and rinse out my hair. Then another 30 min wrapped in a towel, and anywhere from 2-4 hours to retwist my roots. If I want them curly, then add on 45 min to wrap them in rollers. It can be a VERY time consuming process.
@@flushthecatnip Hello. I don't have dreds, but I do have a question: How often do you need to do the process you describe? I'll bet they look great on you! 😉
@rodandjudibowen5665 most black people call them locs instead of dreads, as the term has negative associations. How often I do it can depend on things like weather and activity level... so if it's hotter and I'm sweating more or if I'm more physically active, I'll do it more often like once a month. In the cooler months, I can stretch it out to every other month. My scalp doesn't produce a lot of oils, so sometimes I even go 3 months. I don't know if you noticed in the video when she was separating the ropes on the dog, we call that 'popping' the locs apart, it's basically keeping the roots from getting married together and forming a bigger loc. Depending on how long I wait, THAT alone can take a few hours. It can also depend on how manicured you prefer your locs... some people like the look of a fresh retwist so they'll maintain every other week or once a month. If they are semi free forming or free forming, they'll just wash and separate (no twisting the roots) or wash and let it do its own thing. So you can see it's a pretty personalized thing just based on how you want your locs to look, it's one of the many reasons locs can look so different from person to person. I hope this helps! I know its a lot to read, I tend to ramble lol! 😁
I am Hungarian, hubby is English. He came with me to visit my parents some years ago for Christmas. At some point, while walking in the snow in the village, he asked me why people put white rolled up rugs right infront of their doors. He though it is against the draft. I was not sure what he meant and he pointed at a house, and when I told him it's actually a dog, he laughed. I told him to lightly shake the gate. He did. "The rug" jumped awake and run to the gate barking. My husband was whiter than the snow...at this point I explained that komondors exist 😅
As a Hungarian I'm impressed that he is their first dog and they are doing such an amazing job! We had a puli as a kid, similar to a komondor and he was a very stubborn, difficult dog to train. They are intelligent but they just do whatever they want. He was also very aggressive towards others. So again, kudos to the owners! Beautiful dog.
My goodness. Holy high maintenance coat, Batman! I knew Komondors' coats were difficult to maintain, but I didn't know the specifics. I'm glad Max's owner seems to be truly committed to giving Max a great life.
As a Hungarian myself its always good to see these breeds reaching across the world :) I have a fond memory of my grandparent's Komondor from when I was really little. He helped me sneak snacks during a boring wedding party.
I’m a Finn whose family dogs have exclusively been Pumik, so I clicked on this video the _instant_ I saw the title. I really want to meet a Komondor some day, aloof with strangers as they may be. Your dog breeds are truly delightful and underrated, and that story is absolutely adorable. Did you remember to give him plenty of Hungarian “good boys” and (dog-friendly) treats? (By the way, did I write the plural correctly? Wikipedia says that’s how it’s written, but I still want to ask an actual Hungarian.)
I agree 100% with @daydreamies - this story BEGS to be a comic or incorporated I to a graphic novel about you & your grandparent's Komondor❣️. Please say you'll consider writing it all down so that we can all share your adventures. 🙏🏽🙋🏽♀️
He was such a good boy! To sit there while someone is spraying you with water then blow-drying and fixing your cords, what a credit to his owner and his breed. I get bored sitting for 40 minutes when I'm dying my hair 😂
I get bored standing for 30 seconds washing my hair in the shower lol, I could never sit there for 5 hours and either work like GWTD did, or chill like max!
He was sooooo chill just laying on the table while getting blow-dried. I'm stunned that his owner's never had a dog before and done such an amazing job with him.
I lived in an apartment building where one of the residents inherited a female Komondor. She was very friendly, and stubborn beyond words. She liked the other people in the building, and they liked her. When it was time to go home (up to their apartment) the pup would lay down and enjoy herself with the other renters! She wouldn't budge until given a treat or all of the people left. Sometimes even treats wouldn't work....she loved the attention other people gave her. I really like watching you with the dogs, your skills are obvious for all to see. Thank you.
Max's owner has to be one awesome person. To go balls to the wall with your first dog being a Komondor looking that good and that well socialized has to be a rare human. Great job to Max's person! ❤ what a gorgeous dog!
Beautiful maintenance on those cords. I raised corded, working Komondorok for many years. At 10 years of age, I short clipped my last girl to a 4 inch coat. I removed 17 pounds of clean cords from her. She was thrilled ;). Your explanation of the purpose and management of the corded coat is the best I've ever heard.
I've also worked with them extensively and I have to say, Max is gorgeous and so well behaved. Most of the ones I've met have been very intense... they remind me of Chow Chows. Also, yay for using Komondorok!! I love the plural of this breed SO much.
I have a genuine question for someone who's raised working Komondorok. Since this coat is so high maintenance how does this breed remain efficient and effective as a working breed? It seems like every time they ran outside in the mud, thistles, bugs, and puddles they would become so dirty you'd spend more time grooming them than having them guard sheep. How did people dry them and prevent mold before high velocity dryers and scissors were invented? They're a beautiful breed and I'm sure they perform well, but what makes the cords worth the work?
@@hw7003I did see many koms and pulis in Hungary. Working dogs I saw there--maybe 10?--were very matted. I was curious but don't speak Hungarians. In the city, I saw a handful, very well groomed except for one , and he def needed medical attention, imo.
@@redfailhawk Yes, mine were pretty sharp. I think they have been bred with a softer temperament more recently. My husband used to say they were like leaving a loaded gun on the coffee table. At one point I had 9. We had a large herd of goats in an area with bear and mountain lion. Coppinger visited us once to observe (back in the 80's.) They didn't like him.
As a Great Pyrenees owner, I'm loving all the livestock guardian grooms you've been doing! Komondors are such a cool breed. Most LGDs aren't recommended for first time owners, and Komondors are very high maintenance. But Max's owner is doing a phenomenal job with him, especially being a first-time dog owner.
Dog owners can have owned 5 dogs since childhood and still be retards. The amount of dogs isn't the problem, it's how badly bred they are and how stupid the owners are.
They were sheared like sheep and either dipped or sprayed also like sheep to prevent lice and maggots in the summer that's kind of it. These were bred as farm dogs.
I have had dreadlocks in the past. I felt sorry for this poor dog the entire video. (it surely took 6 hours every now and then to fix them, and its hurts, i think i'd prefer having another kidney stone over having dreads again)
@@arjensmit6684 well one time i get 8h session to get dreadlocks.... and i have jewish fro, my hair is look like i have a someone who's very black in family tree, but nobody talks about it... I can make waves, it's take a lot of time but it's stil better than dreadlocks :D
@@arjensmit6684 I was thinking the whole time that Brad Mondo should do a “hairdresser reacts” to this video because his videos about dreadlocks were pretty eye-opening
My mother would've loved this video. She had a dog like that as a child. Her name was Mopsy, and my mother loved her so much. Thank you for reminding me of the happy memories she shared.
Max's calm temperament towards new peopls, new place and 5 grueling hours of not being by his owner shows that the owner did an astounding job in training him. Max is a pretty and happy boi., but man, that's a lot of work in grooming 😅 Thank you for educating us about this breed of dog. ❤
Max's owner must be a real natural at dog training and maintenance if Max is his first dog, livestock guardian breeds can be quite challenging, not to mention the Komondor's grooming requirements. Bravo Mr Owner!
OMD, Max - what an arduous job grooming this corded boy! Congrats, Vanessa for surviving a 6 hour groom and making him look ACE! - but he was such a sweetheart! Yes, Kudos to his owner for taking on the care of a Komondor! ❤
That is why they are usually not groomed, maybe cutting the hair if too long, touches the ground but that's it. These are flock guardians anyway, sheperds in the middle of the great plains did not have the option or the interest to do so anyway:) But they are beautiful as they are. Pretty huge too.
@@CrisTryingToBeProductive And the people who end up reading your ignorant comment. Read up on the breed and you will find the purpose of the cords. They are not for show!
OMG - what a huge grooming job!!! A big round of applause for Girl With The Dogs for taking this on. The Commodore is a fascinating breed and Max behaved so well for his marathon grooming session. Clearly if one wants to own a Commodore, the owner must be prepared to spend a lot of time and effort in the dog’s upkeep.
Holy moly. I could never keep up with the grooming maintenance of a dog like that. Massive kudos to the owner for doing such a great job, and kudos to you for taking on such a daunting grooming assignment! 😊
@@lindakim3051 Oof. Glad you have that dryer! All I have is a medium-hair cat, so I just gotta brush him every so often to reduce the amount of shedding, thank goodness.
The style is actually intended to reduce maintenance. Basically, it is controlled matting and can be a boon for dogs used in transhumance - a long summer grazing circuit wandering through extremely remote areas. A Great Pyrenees or other long double coated dog working in a remote location is never going to get the maintenance required to prevent matting, so there is a huge challenge when they come in from a long trip. Dogs like that are usually associated with practices that cover less distance over the course of the year and stay closer to settlements or cabins, where shepherds can do more frequent maintenance. With the komondor's coat, you deliberately cord the fur to prevent uncontrolled matting, do very little maintenance of the coat over the grazing period, and can then do a major maintenance in the off season when the dogs are close to home.
@@ShadowsintheEyes my roommate had a cat and I actually kind of enjoyed brushing him! It’s satisfying how much fur comes out, especially since my roommate never bothered to brush him lol
It's incredible to think this beautiful dog can withstand 5 hours of grooming and still behave and smile like he did at the end...what a good boy! Oh yes, kudos to the beautiful and highly skilled groomer...
It’s so fun to watch corded dogs run. lol His owner has done an amazing job with him. I walked into an antique store one time and it startled me when the shag rug by the register stood up. lol That one was a deep black, so you couldn’t see eyes or nose while it was lying down. It was the first time I had seen a corded dog in person. They’re beautiful.
@@ginocollalto3248 Oh, it was definitely a puli. I probably could have worded my post better. I meant “that one” as in a corded dog, not this particular breed. He was really something.
I used to have locs for two years, before I shaved them all off this February, and it's amazing to me how similar the techniques you used to work with max are the exact same techniques I used to wash my own hair. I wanted to jump in during the video and help you. It already takes hours to clean, separate, and retwist locs every week - I cant imagine how much MORE effort it is to do that to a dog who has cords ALL over its body
This is remarkably similar to how locs / dreadlocks are properly cared for. Shampoo regularly with diluted shampoo, rinsed extremely thoroughly, dried very thoroughly, and separated to maintain the established “cords”. Suppose it’s deceptively high maintenance when done correctly, unless you already know the process! ☺️ Max looked great after his wonderful & attentive groom! Great job & very informative and insightful!
I first learned about this beautiful breed since we ended up with a mutt of sorts that always had these coils form on her chest and belly. And with some digging we could confirm that there was a komondor great grandparent in her breeding history. So when mixed in with mainly german shepherd, dobermann (and who knows what other breeds) the coils had localized to just her underside. Just made her all that more adorable in our eyes of course even if the coils demanded some extra grooming attention.
OH MY. I've been hoping for ages that you'd do a Puli one day, but this is just as good if not better (a lot bigger adventure in grooming than a Puli too). A stunning gentleman, and I am *very* impressed at Max's owner taking one of these on as their first dog. That's bravery.
His dad is amazing! He picked the "expert mode" dog and is rocking it! I hoped you let him know how to deal with the bells, assuming he didn't know how to already.
@@jeno264 I've worked with the breed extensively, they're one of my favorites. This is not a breed you play with without risking serious injury. They're aloof, they're intimidating, and they're not fond of strangers. Max is a unicorn next to the average Komondor. They're a more intense Chow Chow, sort of, and Komondorok are no-nonsense much of the time.
It’s really amazing that many livestock guardian dogs are now coming to your shop because the owners know that you don’t judge by the breed of the dogs that you groom!
Considering this is the owners first dog, and this is the dogs first groom in two years, an that dog looks as good as it does, really goes to show what an amazing owner Max's handler is!! Hats off To Max's owner and to your patience!! 6 hours of scrubbing and drying and hair snipping is a TON of work!
Never in one hundred million years would I own a dog like that who required so much grooming. An amazing breed with a unique look, and how well he behaved for all the long time! But I could not devote the time and energy to maintain this dog's coat. Wow. Great job!
Wow! As someone that had locs for 3 years, the similarities are crazy!! Almost everything you said is the same for people as well. I find that so interesting :)
Dude shoutout to Max's owner for real - keeping that coat in that good of condition for two years with no professional help? Wow. No wonder the dog did good in grooming - his owner has to spend so much time maintaining that coat! And your purple shampoo was totally the right call! Max looked so good after!
I'm Hungarian and grew up with komondors and pulis (pretty much a mini komondor) and while their temperament was to us always easy they are not easy to care for dogs. Kudos to the owner for keeping Max so healthy, happy and beautiful! Technically my first dog was a komondor but I was a kid and eventhough I'd want one in the future I would still be hesitant to take it on a a first dog for me alone.
@@ashaide Yes 😄 With a definitely louder (let's call it more sparkly) personality 😆 Our first puli was white and he was companion with our komondor, true Dr Evil and Mini-Me 😂
@@ashaideI just learned in my own Google search that in Hungarian, the plural of Puli is “Pulik,” and the plural of Komodor is “Komodorok.” 🙂 Language is fun.
Oliver, my first only and ever dog. We studied the breed inside and out before getting him. My husband and I loved him like crazy. Amazing temperment, guardian, intelligence. A serious commitment. You did a great video 100% accurate. We kept him going until 15 and then let him go for his good, not ours.
@@michelegolembiesky9161 but why we creating a short circuit? We have to face it, it's not easy now to make new grave stones, sorry I have a meeting that I need to attend to and I'm still waiting for 10x Rules are rules, if we don't live by them then there's no difference between us and animals 😭
I have locs and now I believe I want this dog breed 😍😂 you're basically giving him a version of a retwist (the cutting is what's the most different)! He's patient and I love him without even knowing him!
Haha 😂. Just bear in mind that the cords probably aren't even the most difficult thing about taking care of this dog breed. They're livestock guard dogs and require a lot of careful training to make sure they are as lovely and well behaved as this one.
I never thought I'd see a dog get an actual blow-out here.... or loc maintenance. Kudos to the owner for taking such great care of Max, and socializing him so well.
What a good boy! You gave him a shower and he thanked you by giving you a shower in return. Edit: Jokes aside, he really was a good boy and you did a fantastic job working so hard for 6 hours to get him properly cleaned when no other groomer would.
I can kind of understand why groomers who still rely on clients for their income and not RUclips would not want to book a dog that takes an entire work day. Because they could do many more dogs in that time. Possibly make more money and put less strain on their bodies. If someone wants to be a lifelong dog groomer they have to think about their own physical health also.
This is one of my favorite dog grooming videos, because you not only show how much work this owner already puts into caring for this beautiful creature, but educating the public about some serious misconceptions that often can cause serious problems. Thank you❤ Max is gorgeous ❤
I have a golden doodle and I will never complain about the tedious grooming that has to be done again! Girl you are so fun to watch and gain knowledge from! Thank you !!
I can't even imagine keeping up with this coat ! And I had no idea about trimming the end clumps of puppy fur. Anyone tackling grooming this breed is superhuman and deserves an award, (as well as a therapeutic massage, lol). Koodos to you!👏
can you imagine the person who would SHOW a dog like this ! Show after show of making them look their best. I think I'd get a hairless dog instead !! But a stunning looking dog, with the patience of a saint !!
@@KindCountsDeb3773I have two hairless babies(only way I can have pups as I’m crazy allergic) and their skin is a lot of work, too! However, absolutely nothing like this! This is truly amazing to see how much work goes into it! What a gorgeous creature Max is! His owner is nothing short of a wonderful soul for loving and caring for him so well! I always wished I could have a Komondor, but this made me realize I’m happy to adore someone else’s and continue to pamper my babies skin and watch for blackheads! 😂
@@kimberlyreynolds8656 My dog also has no fur, I started giving her Omega 3 for other reasons and her skin improved tremendously! Now she doesn't need the same attention as before on her skin.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 funny you should mention a hairless. I downsized to Chinese Cresteds after 45 years of raising, grooming, and showing Alaskan Malamutes, lol
I heard that when Beck’s 1996 cd “Odelay” was released, people began wanting this breed of dog, then realized what a monumental undertaking they are, resulting in many being given up to rescues. My family (Hungarian) has had mostly Kuvasok, and one Puli. This dog is so even tempered, kudos to the owner!
As a person with locs I have never related to a dog so much 😂😂😂 the grooming is very similar to what people with locs do all the way down to separating the cords
What a beautiful boy you are Max! Your careful and thorough way with Max is a testament to the type groomer you are. As well as the type person you are. I’m a new sub and thoroughly enjoy watching you work. And I absolutely love dogs. Right now I can’t have a dog but perhaps one day I will. I sure have lots of love to give. My husband died five years ago with brain cancer and I need the championship a pet would provide. Grief is a terrible thing to try and live with. We were married 39 years and have three grown sons with wives and six grandchildren. So, I am blessed. God bless you and the work you do.
I can't imagine the thought process that went into a first time dog owner to choose a Komondor! They've done an amazing job with one of the most difficult coats to maintain. Max is a lucky boy!
I wouldn't be surprised if they saw a listing and met a puppy and fell in love BEFORE the intensive research and then they realized what they committed to. So happy Max is a success story and wasn't left in a shelter when he proved to be high maintenance. His owner is amazing.
This is so so impressive for the owner's first dog. He is well taken care of, and his cords look amazing! So awesome that you took the time to do this!
This took me back in time, my daughter’s BF had a Komondor. That inspired my daughter to beg us to get another Hungarian breed: a Vizsla. We found a 6 month old “puppy” and loved him for the next 11 years. We still miss our crazy Vizsla, Barnabas.
I know this video was done a year ago, but I just watched it and you're so funny. I laughed out loud when you said it would take 500 years to rinse this corded doggo. It was just the matter of fact way you said it. Thanks for all you do for these animals.
Bravo for Max' dad for taking such amazing care of his boyo, and thank you, Vanessa, for showing us what goes into the groom of a Komondor! I've always wondered what goes into the care of a corded dog, and now I know that I will stick to cocker spaniels!
Hats of to you Vanessa. That was truly the most time consuming groom this far. Your patience is to be commended. He looks beautiful after that marathon. Yes Max was a very good boy too. Kudos to his owner.
That coat looks like SO MUCH WORK but damn it looks good bouncing! Great job Max's dad for taking such good care of the handsome boy! Thanks for the lesson on corded coats! ☺️💜
I came across one of these dogs laying on a bed in a machinists shop. I asked if was ok to pet him and he said yes. I lifted all the cords away from his eyes and I think I was the first person he had seen in years, he loved it that he could clearly see me.
remarkably well tempered dog! I know _I_ wouldn't have the patience to let someone do _my_ hair for 6 friggin hours. Well done to Max and his responsible owner, and well done to you for getting such a challenging groom done!
Max is a beautiful example of one of my favourite dog breeds! Not only a shout out to his owner for his hard work in taking care and training Max, but to you as well Vanessa. You did your usual amazing work on Max! Now if someone could bring you an example of one of my other favourite breeds, the Puli! Also a Hungarian breed, I like to think of them as the compact version of the Komondor.
Yes, the puli dog is the smaller, VERY lively and chatty version of the komondor. Usually black, but the white (expensive) version is bred for foreigners. In Hungary, the black puli is very popular, and they are everywhere in villages. If you ask a Hungarian kid to draw a "farm" there will be a puli in the picture! :-D
Thanks for your kind comments. 2 days after this video I was weeding in the garden and I turned around to see Maximus digging up the grass, stuck his big head in the dirt, and looked at me as if to say “ how about that for grooming “ I wanted cry but laughed it off.
You're his owner? Good job on how well you've trained him and cared for his coat!
You are a phenomenal dog owner! He’s beautiful, well trained and obviously well loved
You have a gorgeous, adorable dog and props to you for taking such good care of him!
Congratulations on the good work with Maximus! Amazing results :D
Owning and actually properly caring for a dog like this is very impressive - especially since it's your first dog! He's a gorgeous boy
The cutest mop I’ve ever seen
Mop with a tongue
@half9777 and poops too
😂😂😂
once you've seen whoopi goldberg, every mop is cute
...that's Chewbacca's little brother 😂
The fact that this is the owners first dog and he is taking such good care of the coat shows that intense research was done about the breed he was selecting! Well done!
Makes me wonder if Max is participating in dog shows. A Komondor's coat can be trimmed short so that it doesn't cord, which isn't detrimental if it's a family pet and not an active working dog. Of course the long cords are what make the dog striking and iconic, but it's not a requirement any more than the classic poodle "poof" is.
@@HeavyTopspinI kind of like the way short-coated Komondors and Pulik look. They look so close to my beloved Pumi, I can’t help but smile every time I see those.
He picked one of the hardest dogs to groom for his 1st dog
Dude the coat looks so bad wtf are you talking about it’s tangled and matted to fuck are you blind
He can’t even fucking see
This owner really said "I'm going to adopt a dog and love it like my child" and meant it. Kudos to them.
This dog looks like the Bulgarian dance costumes…
dogs are freezing in the shelter, I have all the info
@@MarkEstavillo-fx6pndogs in shelters may not be everyone’s style. I got 4 rescue cats but 6 dogs that I’ve either bred myself or have bought from a breeder
This is because I’m severely allergic to many types of dogs but have figured out that I have one specific breed of dog, which is rare and is not found anywhere near a shelter in my native.
The cats are just some that either showed up as a day old bottle baby and I spent 6 months on getting back to a healthy state, or… we went to a shelter
I will also say that dogs are generally more high maintenance than cats since most cats are just like “this is my trash goblin I found behind the dumpster and he likes to eat dirty socks but otherwise he’s fine”
I wonder if he got the dog, tried grooming it like a normal dog, realised it wasn't gonna work, and did research. Sounds like something I'd do.
The owner looks like they take really good care of them! Extra impressive that it's their first dog!
SERIOUSLYYY!! When she said it was his first dog I was just like 😳
My first dog was an Old English Sheepdog. I brushed her Wednesday & Sunday nights, had her professionally groomed in May and December. She rarely had mats. She was 14 when she passed. Needless to say, our next 3 dogs had smooth coats.❤
It blew my god damn mind when she said that
I guess some people just really like a challenge
This also means they did their research before getting the dog as well. They knew about the work that is needed to go into the grooming care.
Just to illustrate how unbelievably well-trained Max is: I'm Hungarian and I grew up on the edge of the Great Hungarian Plains, where komondors are from. I've seen about 20-30 of these dogs in my life, and I cannot remember a single instance when I didn't feel at least a little bit uneasy around them. Despite their funny look, these dogs are extremely aloof and very intimidating, following you and keeping an eye on you. They're absolutely HUGE and monstrously strong. Congrats, Max's owner :)
Yup. First one I ever seen was on my uncle's farm (not really his, as this was in the late 70s) outside of Szeged and the working dogs definitely give off a different vibe from this pup. Not a very tolerant breed of strangers usually, that's for sure.
I think this relates to Kuvasz more, no?
@@tatsianapalchekh5326probably relates to both breeds, considering they’re both guardian dogs.
Those dogs were Communist. This dog is American.
@@peteranserin3708why, is it grossly overweight?
All props to Max's dad. For a first time owner, and his first dog is a Kommondore, he's doing a FAN-FLIPPING-TASTIC job.
That’s exactly what I was about to say. I’m a groomer and even I couldn’t keep up with a Komondor coat 😂 props to the owner!!
props to the mops.
Puuuliiiiii
His owner/dad did all the things right. He researched and made sure he was prepared for the rigors a corded dog presents.
The little ponytail of cords at the end is EVERYTHING. Huge respect for the owner for both maintaining the dog so well on their own, and for socializing Max so well. Definite good boy mop, 10/10.
was just about to comment about his little pony ! cutest thing ever, really took me by surprise lol ❤
I'd say it's more like a top knot, myself.
@@GustSergeant good call, I couldn’t remember that phrase lol
Yes!!! I was like, “He can see!!!” 😆
I think you cut off two much hair around his eyes! Puli’s and komondors have long hair againt dust and rain around their eyes. They used to see through their “curtain”, and do not like too much light! We had a puli, and first we cut off his hair around his eyes -poor guy doesn’t see, we said - and then he was hiding on dark places for two weeks!!
This is one of the best dogs ever! Max endured 6 hrs without any signs of frustration. What a good boy❤👏👏
Absolutely beautiful all around!
Wow. Just wow. What a great dog!
I agree! I wonder if Max felt awesome at the end? I have dreadlocks myself, and they feel wonderful after a good shampoo and rinse and loc-definition, so maybe his do, too?
Magyar kutya fajta! ❤
Props to the first-time dog owner taking such good care of such a difficult coat! 👏🏻👏🏻
Hello, from the homeland of the komondors. There is a very beautiful dog in the video and its fur is great. We currently have 3 komondors (there were 5 in total so far), with about similar fur, but it is winter now. Every spring we trim the locks back to 6-8cm. In addition, the fur has to be plucked twice a year so that the locks do not stick together. There is no other work with the fur, although we do not bathe them, they are farm dogs, not show dogs. In the past, shepherds also sheared the komondors together with the sheep in the spring. They did not cut them completely, they left some of the fur to protect them from the summer heat and to grow back in the winter. They left it longer on the hind legs to protect them from wolf bites. A fur that reaches the ground (you see this in show dogs) is not healthy for the dog, it can easily get heatstroke in the summer and hinder its movement. The origin of the Komondor is questionable, there are several theories about it. Either it came to the Carpathian Basin with the Huns or the Hungarians or the Cumans, and there are several versions of its name, one is that it is the dog of the Cumans (cumandor - dor means dog in Turkish), and the other is that it has kondor fur (kondor means curly in Hungarian). The Hungarians used to call it the silky-haired wolfhound. Their size is the same as similar shepherd dogs (caucasian shepherd, central asian alabai).
This was so interesting icl loved this read! I might go do some research on their history it sounds interesting! Thank you ❤
This is the calmest 2 year old dog I’ve ever seen in the 10 years I’ve been working with dogs. His cords are beautiful, his owner has taken such good care of him. The fact that Max’s owner is a first time dog owner is crazy and amazing, you can tell he did his research before getting a dog! That is the best thing of all and makes me so incredibly happy.
100%. With great cords comes great responsibility. Amazing first time owner.
Not to mention 6 HOURS of grooming!!! Beautiful fur baby!
Isn’t it problematic being a sheepdog if the hair requires so much maintenance?
@@Roofers-Nail-HardestWhile the _coat_ may ultimately need maintenance weekly, you can divide the dog's coat into 6-7 sections and do one section per day, which should only take about 20 minutes each. This is also good dog-owner bonding time.
I could never own a dog like this. The amount of work that goes into maintaining their coat would just overwhelm me. Kudos to the owner!
Yup. It's crazy!
Not my cup of tea either.. 😅
This video really overexaggerates how much you need to groom them. You only need to work on the cords every few months and you can also cut them shorter in the summer. Letting the cords mat a bit while not looking good will not hurt the dog either. Its literally a few hours work every 3 months, most dogs need a lot more attention than them (komondors dont need to be 'walked', they just want to chill in their territory).
But why not get cut the cords, so to speak, as it were? I have seen this done with a Hungarian Puli, before! 🤓
We had a Black Komondor named Bátor ("brave" in hungarian) and he was the sweetest mop we have ever seen. He lived a long 13 years and was a puppy at a farm before we got him. Miss ya buddy
Did you do all this grooming? I don’t think farmers did any of this grooming to their dogs originally, I am wondering how this was managed in a practical way back then…
I had NO idea they came in black! I had to run to Google right away!
I thought that Komondors were only white and that the black corded dog is called a Puli.
@@remaguire- IIRC, the Pulik are usually sort of spaniel-sized.
Komondor can only be white.
I have never seen one in person. And wondered about the grooming requirements. That would be an expensive dog to maintain with a groomer. He looks amazing. Very well behaved. Owner gets 110% of my congratulations on that work.
I was just thinking that. They must be really rare here in America. I’ve only seen them on TV as a child a long time ago.
They are originally from Hungary.
They are ancient hungarian breed ❤
I know one in person, only one, and I've worked with dogs all my life. Also I have dreadlocks so I understand how much work these dogs' coats require. But it's amazing how soft/sheeplike their cords feel! -- compared to human "cords"/dreadlocks. Also his cords keep him cool in summer as well as warm in winter, because the white color reflects sun. Mine are black, so in summer I have to wear a sun hat else mine get too hot.
@@zxyatiywariii8do you need to pull them apart like the dog’s? I’ve heard you have to twist your hair to keep them.
I love how you constantly make a point of praising the owner and acknowledging what they are doing correctly. And how you consistently are explaining logical reasons why a groomer might refuse a job and how that doesn't make them bad groomers. Your positivity and kindness for everyone is wonderful to see.
YES she is truly a unique and caring individual
Jup, I can't blame anyone for looking at that dog/breed and be like "Nope. Not today, not tomorrow."
Stunning dog. Astonishingly well behaved. His first groom? And six hours at that?? Man alive! He's so _good_ ! So even tempered! So tolerant! You'd think he was an old hand at this! Kudos to the owner for properly loving their dog and not pampering him out of his senses!
6 hours! I don't even want to know what that costs.
@@mattm7798I think Vanessa gets enough revenue from RUclips (and likely the online shop) to be able to give these grooms free of charge. At least I want to recall her having said that.
Which is great for her, and no shade but the products she sells on her site are IMO, quite overpriced so I have no idea what she charges for dog grooming but her products are very expensive for what they are.@@Acidfrog475
@@Acidfrog475 yes you are right, Vanessa does the grooms for free 😊❤
@@Acidfrog475Yeap, a few months on and over 2.6 million views equals a fair few thousand dollars in revenue.
Max's owner proves it's not so much how long you've owned dogs but how you are willing to learn how to care for your dogs! Great groom once again
No lol you definitely don’t dive into a dog like this with no experience. He is the exception of an owner definitely not the rule. What normally happens is some dickhead wants a huge dog to look cool and has no idea how to train one and will not invest the money into proper training or care and you get an aggressive fear biter that doesn’t obey anyone.
It makes total sense now that you said it- coat bred to blend in with sheep! Blew my mind how much sense that made!
It’s also predator protection. They are a livestock guard dog bred to protect against bears and mountain lions in the Hungarian mountains. His coat keeps claws and big teeth from reaching. I keep mine shaved down as I live in the desert Southwest and a rattlesnake became entangled in the cords. He almost lost his leg from the bite. My guy is a great dog.
*This dog and his owner are SPECTACULAR! I am so incredibly impressed with how much love and dedication that has gone into this boys training and wellbeing!*
Right? When she said "this is his first ever dog" I was amazed at how well groomed and behaved this dog is.
ITS THE FACT THAT I JUST LEARNED HOW TO DRY MY LOCS EFFICIENTLY FROM A DOG GROOMING VIDEO 🤣 🤣 I LOVE IT!!!!! 😉
That is quite funny 😂
Yes, she's an excellent teacher!
Very glad for you. Just curious: didn’t the person who made your locs give care instructions?
@@huskybaiano3994maybe homemade ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Same here😂
the fact that this is the owner's first dog and it's not only well groomed but very well socialized and behaved is honestly very impressive. better than many experienced dog owners!!
I was tired just watching her do this groom. What a dedicated owner. That’s a lot of maintenance
This is what it looks like when someone *really* wanted one.
Her tub doesn't let her fill it with water. Erm, ok.
@@dimitar297 Certain types of tubs do that, even regular home ones. And she has a tub just for washing dogs, they normally don't.
This jaw dropping breed is officially bequeathed a national treasure in Hungary and a source of immense pride and holy **** factor that’s one BIG dog .
As someone with dreadlocks, it really takes time to wash, condition, dry, retwist the locs. Props to the groomer and the owner for their patience and dedication😊
Was waiting for someone with dreads to mention the routine
Was waiting for that comment too 😄
Yup, takes me about 45 min to wash, condition and rinse out my hair.
Then another 30 min wrapped in a towel, and anywhere from 2-4 hours to retwist my roots.
If I want them curly, then add on 45 min to wrap them in rollers.
It can be a VERY time consuming process.
@@flushthecatnip Hello. I don't have dreds, but I do have a question: How often do you need to do the process you describe? I'll bet they look great on you! 😉
@rodandjudibowen5665 most black people call them locs instead of dreads, as the term has negative associations.
How often I do it can depend on things like weather and activity level... so if it's hotter and I'm sweating more or if I'm more physically active, I'll do it more often like once a month.
In the cooler months, I can stretch it out to every other month. My scalp doesn't produce a lot of oils, so sometimes I even go 3 months.
I don't know if you noticed in the video when she was separating the ropes on the dog, we call that 'popping' the locs apart, it's basically keeping the roots from getting married together and forming a bigger loc. Depending on how long I wait, THAT alone can take a few hours.
It can also depend on how manicured you prefer your locs... some people like the look of a fresh retwist so they'll maintain every other week or once a month. If they are semi free forming or free forming, they'll just wash and separate (no twisting the roots) or wash and let it do its own thing.
So you can see it's a pretty personalized thing just based on how you want your locs to look, it's one of the many reasons locs can look so different from person to person.
I hope this helps! I know its a lot to read, I tend to ramble lol! 😁
I am Hungarian, hubby is English. He came with me to visit my parents some years ago for Christmas. At some point, while walking in the snow in the village, he asked me why people put white rolled up rugs right infront of their doors. He though it is against the draft. I was not sure what he meant and he pointed at a house, and when I told him it's actually a dog, he laughed. I told him to lightly shake the gate. He did. "The rug" jumped awake and run to the gate barking. My husband was whiter than the snow...at this point I explained that komondors exist 😅
This is the best comment ever 😂😂
That is too funny!!!!😂😂😂
omg I wish you had gotten that on video!
Hungary at Christmas time seems absolutely magical
Ez jó. :) A puli meg olyan, mint egy subaszőnyeg. :)
For 6 hrs grooming Max was unbelievably well behaved…and Vanessa so patient!
As a Hungarian I'm impressed that he is their first dog and they are doing such an amazing job! We had a puli as a kid, similar to a komondor and he was a very stubborn, difficult dog to train. They are intelligent but they just do whatever they want. He was also very aggressive towards others. So again, kudos to the owners! Beautiful dog.
My goodness. Holy high maintenance coat, Batman! I knew Komondors' coats were difficult to maintain, but I didn't know the specifics. I'm glad Max's owner seems to be truly committed to giving Max a great life.
I see you are a person of culture as well 😂
You mean Matman!
This dog is way too much work!
Just hand him to an Ozzi sheep shearer, 5 mins all done !
Crazy.
As a Hungarian myself its always good to see these breeds reaching across the world :) I have a fond memory of my grandparent's Komondor from when I was really little. He helped me sneak snacks during a boring wedding party.
Love this story - what a fun visual
Partner in crime, best friends to the end.
this is a story worthy of a comic or illustration! sounds like such a cute and fun scene!
I’m a Finn whose family dogs have exclusively been Pumik, so I clicked on this video the _instant_ I saw the title. I really want to meet a Komondor some day, aloof with strangers as they may be. Your dog breeds are truly delightful and underrated, and that story is absolutely adorable. Did you remember to give him plenty of Hungarian “good boys” and (dog-friendly) treats?
(By the way, did I write the plural correctly? Wikipedia says that’s how it’s written, but I still want to ask an actual Hungarian.)
I agree 100% with @daydreamies - this story BEGS to be a comic or incorporated I to a graphic novel about you & your grandparent's Komondor❣️. Please say you'll consider writing it all down so that we can all share your adventures. 🙏🏽🙋🏽♀️
He was such a good boy! To sit there while someone is spraying you with water then blow-drying and fixing your cords, what a credit to his owner and his breed. I get bored sitting for 40 minutes when I'm dying my hair 😂
I get bored standing for 30 seconds washing my hair in the shower lol, I could never sit there for 5 hours and either work like GWTD did, or chill like max!
The level at which I am over caring for my own difficult coat. 😅
.. and FIRST GROOM!! 💖💖
He was sooooo chill just laying on the table while getting blow-dried. I'm stunned that his owner's never had a dog before and done such an amazing job with him.
I lived in an apartment building where one of the residents inherited a female Komondor. She was very friendly, and stubborn beyond words. She liked the other people in the building, and they liked her. When it was time to go home (up to their apartment) the pup would lay down and enjoy herself with the other renters! She wouldn't budge until given a treat or all of the people left. Sometimes even treats wouldn't work....she loved the attention other people gave her. I really like watching you with the dogs, your skills are obvious for all to see. Thank you.
Max's owner has to be one awesome person. To go balls to the wall with your first dog being a Komondor looking that good and that well socialized has to be a rare human. Great job to Max's person! ❤ what a gorgeous dog!
Beautiful maintenance on those cords. I raised corded, working Komondorok for many years. At 10 years of age, I short clipped my last girl to a 4 inch coat. I removed 17 pounds of clean cords from her. She was thrilled ;). Your explanation of the purpose and management of the corded coat is the best I've ever heard.
I've also worked with them extensively and I have to say, Max is gorgeous and so well behaved. Most of the ones I've met have been very intense... they remind me of Chow Chows. Also, yay for using Komondorok!! I love the plural of this breed SO much.
I have a genuine question for someone who's raised working Komondorok. Since this coat is so high maintenance how does this breed remain efficient and effective as a working breed? It seems like every time they ran outside in the mud, thistles, bugs, and puddles they would become so dirty you'd spend more time grooming them than having them guard sheep. How did people dry them and prevent mold before high velocity dryers and scissors were invented? They're a beautiful breed and I'm sure they perform well, but what makes the cords worth the work?
@@hw7003I did see many koms and pulis in Hungary. Working dogs I saw there--maybe 10?--were very matted. I was curious but don't speak Hungarians. In the city, I saw a handful, very well groomed except for one , and he def needed medical attention, imo.
@@hw7003 Hello. I have absolutely no experience with the breed, but my guess is that purely working dogs do not get groomed! 😅
@@redfailhawk Yes, mine were pretty sharp. I think they have been bred with a softer temperament more recently. My husband used to say they were like leaving a loaded gun on the coffee table. At one point I had 9. We had a large herd of goats in an area with bear and mountain lion. Coppinger visited us once to observe (back in the 80's.) They didn't like him.
As a Great Pyrenees owner, I'm loving all the livestock guardian grooms you've been doing! Komondors are such a cool breed. Most LGDs aren't recommended for first time owners, and Komondors are very high maintenance. But Max's owner is doing a phenomenal job with him, especially being a first-time dog owner.
My cousin has 2 Great Pyrenees. They are wonderful dogs.
Dog owners can have owned 5 dogs since childhood and still be retards. The amount of dogs isn't the problem, it's how badly bred they are and how stupid the owners are.
6 hours grooming!?!?! To own and care for a dog like that you must be a fountain of love and patience. And well behaved too!
It don't really take that long... usually about 2.5 to 3.5 hours of work most is drying time
They were sheared like sheep and either dipped or sprayed also like sheep to prevent lice and maggots in the summer that's kind of it. These were bred as farm dogs.
I’ve never even spent 6 hours straight grooming MYSELF, and I’ve been a bride twice 😂😂😂 Your patience (and that of the owner) is incredible.
I like how the dog gets no credit for being a good boy
I have had dreadlocks in the past. I felt sorry for this poor dog the entire video. (it surely took 6 hours every now and then to fix them, and its hurts, i think i'd prefer having another kidney stone over having dreads again)
@@arjensmit6684 well one time i get 8h session to get dreadlocks.... and i have jewish fro, my hair is look like i have a someone who's very black in family tree, but nobody talks about it...
I can make waves, it's take a lot of time but it's stil better than dreadlocks :D
@@arjensmit6684 I was thinking the whole time that Brad Mondo should do a “hairdresser reacts” to this video because his videos about dreadlocks were pretty eye-opening
😂😂😂😂😂
My mother would've loved this video. She had a dog like that as a child. Her name was Mopsy, and my mother loved her so much. Thank you for reminding me of the happy memories she shared.
Max's calm temperament towards new peopls, new place and 5 grueling hours of not being by his owner shows that the owner did an astounding job in training him. Max is a pretty and happy boi., but man, that's a lot of work in grooming 😅
Thank you for educating us about this breed of dog. ❤
He was panting like crazy, so he was certainly nervous, but he did his best and GWTD did great taking care of him.
One of the gentlest chillest dogs on the channel. Such a good pup.
Max's owner must be a real natural at dog training and maintenance if Max is his first dog, livestock guardian breeds can be quite challenging, not to mention the Komondor's grooming requirements. Bravo Mr Owner!
What a devoted dog parent. I can see why most groomers run when confronted with a corded dog. You are amazing my dear.!
Homedude is just chillin!😂 Kudos to his owner! He's done a great job👏
OMD, Max - what an arduous job grooming this corded boy! Congrats, Vanessa for surviving a 6 hour groom and making him look ACE! - but he was such a sweetheart! Yes, Kudos to his owner for taking on the care of a Komondor! ❤
Seeing dogs with all different coat textures is so cool!!
I can’t imagine having a dog who requires such coat maintenance. This grooming video was an epic task. Just wow.
That is why they are usually not groomed, maybe cutting the hair if too long, touches the ground but that's it. These are flock guardians anyway, sheperds in the middle of the great plains did not have the option or the interest to do so anyway:)
But they are beautiful as they are. Pretty huge too.
Not the smartest idea to create such breed, at the end is the animal the one who suffers the most.
@@CrisTryingToBeProductive And the people who end up reading your ignorant comment. Read up on the breed and you will find the purpose of the cords. They are not for show!
And as his first dog too! Hahah dog ownership on hard mode 😂
That dog doesn't need a groomer. He needs a carpet cleaner.
"I rinse for the next a hundred years." I love her endearing and humorous commentary.
Rinse soak repeat 😂
I love the way she said things 😅
Omg, not in a million years would I have a corded dog! So much work!!!
OMG - what a huge grooming job!!! A big round of applause for Girl With The Dogs for taking this on. The Commodore is a fascinating breed and Max behaved so well for his marathon grooming session. Clearly if one wants to own a Commodore, the owner must be prepared to spend a lot of time and effort in the dog’s upkeep.
@lynhollon6257
Komondor* 👌✌️😎
Komondor
I know what I would name a Komondor if I ever got one 😀
Not to mention money! Not everyone is as kind as Vanessa!
@@davinawonderling9361I bet half of all Komondor & Puli are named Marley.
Holy moly. I could never keep up with the grooming maintenance of a dog like that. Massive kudos to the owner for doing such a great job, and kudos to you for taking on such a daunting grooming assignment! 😊
I get exhausted just from bathing my 50 lb flat coated dog 🥲 I have a high velocity dryer though and it helps a LOT.
@@lindakim3051 Oof. Glad you have that dryer! All I have is a medium-hair cat, so I just gotta brush him every so often to reduce the amount of shedding, thank goodness.
The style is actually intended to reduce maintenance. Basically, it is controlled matting and can be a boon for dogs used in transhumance - a long summer grazing circuit wandering through extremely remote areas.
A Great Pyrenees or other long double coated dog working in a remote location is never going to get the maintenance required to prevent matting, so there is a huge challenge when they come in from a long trip. Dogs like that are usually associated with practices that cover less distance over the course of the year and stay closer to settlements or cabins, where shepherds can do more frequent maintenance.
With the komondor's coat, you deliberately cord the fur to prevent uncontrolled matting, do very little maintenance of the coat over the grazing period, and can then do a major maintenance in the off season when the dogs are close to home.
@@ShadowsintheEyes my roommate had a cat and I actually kind of enjoyed brushing him! It’s satisfying how much fur comes out, especially since my roommate never bothered to brush him lol
@@lindakim3051 Hahaha! I know, it's so mesmerizing. You brush and you brush and it just keeps coming and coming! Like, where do they hide it all?? 😂
It's incredible to think this beautiful dog can withstand 5 hours of grooming and still behave and smile like he did at the end...what a good boy! Oh yes, kudos to the beautiful and highly skilled groomer...
SIX hours 😭
Max's bath is an insane amount of work! You are so patient and gentle.
It’s so fun to watch corded dogs run. lol His owner has done an amazing job with him.
I walked into an antique store one time and it startled me when the shag rug by the register stood up. lol That one was a deep black, so you couldn’t see eyes or nose while it was lying down. It was the first time I had seen a corded dog in person. They’re beautiful.
Komodo’s only come in white, what you saw was probably a puli which come in black or white and are smaller 😊
@@ginocollalto3248 Oh, it was definitely a puli. I probably could have worded my post better. I meant “that one” as in a corded dog, not this particular breed. He was really something.
I used to have locs for two years, before I shaved them all off this February, and it's amazing to me how similar the techniques you used to work with max are the exact same techniques I used to wash my own hair. I wanted to jump in during the video and help you. It already takes hours to clean, separate, and retwist locs every week - I cant imagine how much MORE effort it is to do that to a dog who has cords ALL over its body
Yeah I was lowkey wondering if the owner had experience with locs of his own, and that's why he was doing such a good job with them
@@InfiniteAnvilthat’s a great point. That seems pretty likely
This is remarkably similar to how locs / dreadlocks are properly cared for. Shampoo regularly with diluted shampoo, rinsed extremely thoroughly, dried very thoroughly, and separated to maintain the established “cords”. Suppose it’s deceptively high maintenance when done correctly, unless you already know the process! ☺️ Max looked great after his wonderful & attentive groom! Great job & very informative and insightful!
Uhhhh well they are dreadlocks so who would have guessed?!
I first learned about this beautiful breed since we ended up with a mutt of sorts that always had these coils form on her chest and belly. And with some digging we could confirm that there was a komondor great grandparent in her breeding history. So when mixed in with mainly german shepherd, dobermann (and who knows what other breeds) the coils had localized to just her underside. Just made her all that more adorable in our eyes of course even if the coils demanded some extra grooming attention.
I love when animals have cute little quirks about their looks 🥹
OH MY. I've been hoping for ages that you'd do a Puli one day, but this is just as good if not better (a lot bigger adventure in grooming than a Puli too). A stunning gentleman, and I am *very* impressed at Max's owner taking one of these on as their first dog. That's bravery.
Yes, all the way for the puli
I had a wonderful white Puli. I was forever working on his cords and pulling out bits of leaves and sticks. RIP Mark.
His dad is amazing! He picked the "expert mode" dog and is rocking it! I hoped you let him know how to deal with the bells, assuming he didn't know how to already.
😂 expert mode 💖💖
@@jeno264 I've worked with the breed extensively, they're one of my favorites. This is not a breed you play with without risking serious injury. They're aloof, they're intimidating, and they're not fond of strangers. Max is a unicorn next to the average Komondor. They're a more intense Chow Chow, sort of, and Komondorok are no-nonsense much of the time.
It’s really amazing that many livestock guardian dogs are now coming to your shop because the owners know that you don’t judge by the breed of the dogs that you groom!
Some of these are free too.
Kind of sad they have so much trouble finding groomers.
‘Rinse for another 500 years.’ Love this. I am really enjoying your videos. So very interesting, funny and informative. ARF!
Considering this is the owners first dog, and this is the dogs first groom in two years, an that dog looks as good as it does, really goes to show what an amazing owner Max's handler is!! Hats off To Max's owner and to your patience!! 6 hours of scrubbing and drying and hair snipping is a TON of work!
Never in one hundred million years would I own a dog like that who required so much grooming. An amazing breed with a unique look, and how well he behaved for all the long time! But I could not devote the time and energy to maintain this dog's coat. Wow. Great job!
Wow! As someone that had locs for 3 years, the similarities are crazy!! Almost everything you said is the same for people as well. I find that so interesting :)
Actually a round of applause for you Vanessa for being such a kind and caring person!
Dude shoutout to Max's owner for real - keeping that coat in that good of condition for two years with no professional help? Wow. No wonder the dog did good in grooming - his owner has to spend so much time maintaining that coat!
And your purple shampoo was totally the right call! Max looked so good after!
I can't even imagine the upkeep cost for a dog like this. A very unique breed to see!
Wow! The ten thousand years grooming session! And I love discovering breeds I never knew they existed.
You should visit a dog show. I bet you'd have a great time! 😊
What a sweet and beautiful boy!! So cool to learn about corded dogs, and it’s wonderful to see how well taken care of elf he is
I'm Hungarian and grew up with komondors and pulis (pretty much a mini komondor) and while their temperament was to us always easy they are not easy to care for dogs. Kudos to the owner for keeping Max so healthy, happy and beautiful! Technically my first dog was a komondor but I was a kid and eventhough I'd want one in the future I would still be hesitant to take it on a a first dog for me alone.
I Googled the Puli and...
omg it IS a mini komondor.
@@ashaide Yes 😄 With a definitely louder (let's call it more sparkly) personality 😆 Our first puli was white and he was companion with our komondor, true Dr Evil and Mini-Me 😂
@@alettaa omg what a sight that must have been :D
@@ashaideI just learned in my own Google search that in Hungarian, the plural of Puli is “Pulik,” and the plural of Komodor is “Komodorok.” 🙂 Language is fun.
Oliver, my first only and ever dog. We studied the breed inside and out before getting him. My husband and I loved him like crazy. Amazing temperment, guardian, intelligence. A serious commitment. You did a great video 100% accurate. We kept him going until 15 and then let him go for his good, not ours.
I'm incredibly glad you put him down, its a peaceful way instead of keeping him in pain for your benefit.
Where's the fly going now? 😂
Condolences!😔💔
@@michelegolembiesky9161 but why we creating a short circuit? We have to face it, it's not easy now to make new grave stones, sorry I have a meeting that I need to attend to and I'm still waiting for 10x
Rules are rules, if we don't live by them then there's no difference between us and animals 😭
@@Dragon-Slay3rwhat are you talking about?
I have locs and now I believe I want this dog breed 😍😂 you're basically giving him a version of a retwist (the cutting is what's the most different)! He's patient and I love him without even knowing him!
I was just thinking how similar this is to many dreadlock maintenance videos on RUclips lol
I was thinking the same thing, especially when she mentioned scrunching the shampoo/water out! That’s curly hair 101 right there.
This is exactly what I was thinking and was about to type that. Lol. This is basically loc maintenance without the retwist.
Haha 😂. Just bear in mind that the cords probably aren't even the most difficult thing about taking care of this dog breed. They're livestock guard dogs and require a lot of careful training to make sure they are as lovely and well behaved as this one.
For the record, you can also cord poodles!
I love dogs with corded coats but I never dreamed the cords required so much maintenance. Amazing job. And wow how chill is Max??😍
For 6 hrs grooming Max was unbelievably well behaved…and Vanessa so patient!. Seeing dogs with all different coat textures is so cool!!.
I never thought I'd see a dog get an actual blow-out here.... or loc maintenance. Kudos to the owner for taking such great care of Max, and socializing him so well.
You did a magnificent job on this pooch. Max’s owner deserves credit for socializing and caring for their dog. I learned a lot. Thank you.
Love the slow mo shaking of the rinsed cords. What a good doggie. It’s like he knows he’s at the spa!
What a fabulous dog! Kudos to Max’s parental unit for great care and socialization. Great marathon groom!
What a good boy! You gave him a shower and he thanked you by giving you a shower in return. Edit: Jokes aside, he really was a good boy and you did a fantastic job working so hard for 6 hours to get him properly cleaned when no other groomer would.
Yep! Max is a Purebred Good Boy ❤️
I can kind of understand why groomers who still rely on clients for their income and not RUclips would not want to book a dog that takes an entire work day. Because they could do many more dogs in that time. Possibly make more money and put less strain on their bodies.
If someone wants to be a lifelong dog groomer they have to think about their own physical health also.
As a Hungarian person I was so pleased how well you said the breed of the dog! Keep up the good work like to watch your videos :)
I love all the knowledge she shares in her videos. Always fun to watch and learn.
This is one of my favorite dog grooming videos, because you not only show how much work this owner already puts into caring for this beautiful creature, but educating the public about some serious misconceptions that often can cause serious problems. Thank you❤ Max is gorgeous ❤
I have a golden doodle and I will never complain about the tedious grooming that has to be done again! Girl you are so fun to watch and gain knowledge from! Thank you !!
Max has done extremely well for his 1st grooming session. I have to give his owners credit for training Max to be very well-behaved.
I can't even imagine keeping up with this coat ! And I had no idea about trimming the end clumps of puppy fur. Anyone tackling grooming this breed is superhuman and deserves an award, (as well as a therapeutic massage, lol). Koodos to you!👏
can you imagine the person who would SHOW a dog like this ! Show after show of making them look their best. I think I'd get a hairless dog instead !! But a stunning looking dog, with the patience of a saint !!
@@KindCountsDeb3773I have two hairless babies(only way I can have pups as I’m crazy allergic) and their skin is a lot of work, too! However, absolutely nothing like this! This is truly amazing to see how much work goes into it! What a gorgeous creature Max is! His owner is nothing short of a wonderful soul for loving and caring for him so well! I always wished I could have a Komondor, but this made me realize I’m happy to adore someone else’s and continue to pamper my babies skin and watch for blackheads! 😂
@@kimberlyreynolds8656 My dog also has no fur, I started giving her Omega 3 for other reasons and her skin improved tremendously! Now she doesn't need the same attention as before on her skin.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 funny you should mention a hairless. I downsized to Chinese Cresteds after 45 years of raising, grooming, and showing Alaskan Malamutes, lol
I heard that when Beck’s 1996 cd “Odelay” was released, people began wanting this breed of dog, then realized what a monumental undertaking they are, resulting in many being given up to rescues.
My family (Hungarian) has had mostly Kuvasok, and one Puli. This dog is so even tempered, kudos to the owner!
I’m continually amazed by the depth and breadth of the knowledge and skill you bring to each animal, giving each of them exactly what they need!
Max is so unbelievably well behaved. I want his owner to please train my two Dane pups. They are heathens. Max is awesome. You did a great job on him!
As a person with locs I have never related to a dog so much 😂😂😂 the grooming is very similar to what people with locs do all the way down to separating the cords
The fact that I'm maintaining my locs while watching this. Honestly I'm thinking of getting this dog but I live in a tropical climate right now
Omg same! 😂
What a beautiful boy you are Max! Your careful and thorough way with Max is a testament to the type groomer you are. As well as the type person you are. I’m a new sub and thoroughly enjoy watching you work. And I absolutely love dogs. Right now I can’t have a dog but perhaps one day I will. I sure have lots of love to give. My husband died five years ago with brain cancer and I need the championship a pet would provide. Grief is a terrible thing to try and live with. We were married 39 years and have three grown sons with wives and six grandchildren. So, I am blessed. God bless you and the work you do.
I can't imagine the thought process that went into a first time dog owner to choose a Komondor! They've done an amazing job with one of the most difficult coats to maintain. Max is a lucky boy!
I wouldn't be surprised if they saw a listing and met a puppy and fell in love BEFORE the intensive research and then they realized what they committed to. So happy Max is a success story and wasn't left in a shelter when he proved to be high maintenance. His owner is amazing.
This is so so impressive for the owner's first dog. He is well taken care of, and his cords look amazing! So awesome that you took the time to do this!
This took me back in time, my daughter’s BF had a Komondor. That inspired my daughter to beg us to get another Hungarian breed: a Vizsla. We found a 6 month old “puppy” and loved him for the next 11 years. We still miss our crazy Vizsla, Barnabas.
I know this video was done a year ago, but I just watched it and you're so funny. I laughed out loud when you said it would take 500 years to rinse this corded doggo. It was just the matter of fact way you said it. Thanks for all you do for these animals.
Bravo for Max' dad for taking such amazing care of his boyo, and thank you, Vanessa, for showing us what goes into the groom of a Komondor! I've always wondered what goes into the care of a corded dog, and now I know that I will stick to cocker spaniels!
There is nothing better than finding out what you are not willing to do! Hard pass for me too!
Exactly what i was thinking as she explained how the owner needs to divide the locks. Thats a nope for me!
Imma stick to short haired animals haha
Hats of to you Vanessa. That was truly the most time consuming groom this far. Your patience is to be commended. He looks beautiful after that marathon. Yes Max was a very good boy too. Kudos to his owner.
That coat looks like SO MUCH WORK but damn it looks good bouncing! Great job Max's dad for taking such good care of the handsome boy! Thanks for the lesson on corded coats! ☺️💜
I came across one of these dogs laying on a bed in a machinists shop.
I asked if was ok to pet him and he said yes.
I lifted all the cords away from his eyes and I think I was the first person he had seen in years, he loved it that he could clearly see me.
Max "I can see, I can see" such a lovely dog
remarkably well tempered dog! I know _I_ wouldn't have the patience to let someone do _my_ hair for 6 friggin hours. Well done to Max and his responsible owner, and well done to you for getting such a challenging groom done!
Right! I color my hair and dont even do that until I can't ignore the regrowth anymore lol
Max is a beautiful example of one of my favourite dog breeds! Not only a shout out to his owner for his hard work in taking care and training Max, but to you as well Vanessa. You did your usual amazing work on Max! Now if someone could bring you an example of one of my other favourite breeds, the Puli! Also a Hungarian breed, I like to think of them as the compact version of the Komondor.
Yes, the puli dog is the smaller, VERY lively and chatty version of the komondor. Usually black, but the white (expensive) version is bred for foreigners. In Hungary, the black puli is very popular, and they are everywhere in villages. If you ask a Hungarian kid to draw a "farm" there will be a puli in the picture! :-D
Kudos to the owner for a great job of socializing him and the time spent grooming him. 👍