There are many opinions and speculations about the legend and origin of the Komondor’s ancestors in the academic community. The following is information compiled from multiple sources:
The legend of the Komondor’s origin
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- Hungarian Origin says :
- Early History : The Komondor originated in Hungary, specifically in the region of Pušta. The breed has a long history in Hungary and is considered a type of Hungarian sheepdog, and was bred and developed in Hungary over the centuries.
- Ancestors : Some believe that the Komondor may have been a wolf cub discovered by the Germans and introduced to the Hungarian steppes, or may have been related to a certain Russian dog breed that was brought over during the conquest of Magyar (now Hungary).
- According to historical records , the word “komondor” began to appear in Hungarian literature in the 16th century, meaning a large sheepdog.
- Hungarian Origin says :
- Chinese Origin Theory :
- Nomadic migration : Another view is that the ancestors of the Komondor may have originated near the Yellow River in China and were brought to Hungary by the Turkic nomadic Cumans. When the Mongols expanded their territory in the 10th century, the Cumans migrated westward to escape the killing of the Mongols, and finally reached the Hungarian border and settled in the 12th century.
- Historical connection : Some historians and biologists speculate that the ancestors of the Komondor in Hungary may be the Tibetan Mastiff, because the Tibetan Mastiff is considered to be the ancestor of many large mastiffs in the world. In addition, there is a folk saying that Hungarians are descendants of the Huns who migrated to Europe, which further supports the possible connection between the Komondor and the Tibetan Mastiff in China.
There is currently no consensus in the academic community regarding the legend and origin of the Komondor’s ancestors.
On the one hand, Hungary is widely recognized as the main origin of the Komondor; on the other hand, the Chinese origin theory also provides another possibility for the ancestral identity of the Komondor.
These different opinions and speculations reflect the complex evolution of the ancient Komondor breed in the long river of history. No matter where its ancestors came from, the Komondor has won people’s love and respect with its unique appearance and excellent performance.
