Editing Komondor (section)

==Temperament==

The Komondor is built for livestock guarding. Its 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.<ref name="Komondor Dog Breeds"/>

The Komondor is affectionate with its family,<ref name="Kovács"/><ref name="k9web"/> 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 imminent,<ref>{{cite web
  | title = About the Komondor
  | publisher = [[American Kennel Club]]
  | url = http://clubs.akc.org/kca/aboutthe.htm
  | access-date = 15 March 2009
  | archive-date = 28 March 2009
  | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090328041426/http://clubs.akc.org/kca/aboutthe.htm
  | url-status = dead
  }}</ref> being instinctively very protective of its family, home, and possessions.<ref name="k9web"/> 

The Komondor is very good with other family pets, often very protective over them, but is intolerant to trespassing animals and is not a good dog for an apartment. The dog is vigilant and will rest in the daytime, keeping an eye on its surroundings, but at night is constantly moving, patrolling the place, moving up and down around its whole territory.<ref name="Kovács"/> The dogs will usually knock down intruders and keep them down until its owner arrives.<ref name="Kovács"/> 

Hungarian Komondor breeders used to say that an intruder may be allowed to enter the property guarded by a Komondor, but he will not be allowed to leave or escape.<ref name="Kovács"/>