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Hungarian Greyhound

History

The Hungarian Greyhound is believed to be descended from Asian Greyhounds brought to Hungary in the ninth century by the Magyars and probably crossed with local hounds. In the nineteenth century, crosses were made with the Greyhound to make the breed faster. Originally named the Magyar Agar (agar means “greyhound” in Hungarian.

Breed Description Head: From the top and sides, resembles a long triangle. Relatively broad skull. Slight stop. Powerful muzzle. Strong jaws. Strong cheeks.
Ears* Set on fairly high, medium-sized, not too thin, semi-pendulous, V-shaped.
Eyes* Medium-sized, preferably brown.
Body* Long, muscular. Neck not very long, well-muscled. Relatively wide brisket. Chest deep, not too flat. Slightly curved loin. Slight tuck-up. Firm, fairly broad, straight back. Broad, slightly sloping croup.
Tail* Long, not too thin, slightly curved at the tip, always carried below the topline.
Hair* Close-lying, not too fine. Thick in winter.
Coat ** All colors are allowed, solid, spotted or brindle.
Size* Dog: 65 to 70 cm (25,5-27,5 in).Bitch: slightly smaller.
Weight* Dog: approx. 30 kg (66 lb).Bitch: approx. 25 kg (55 lb).

Behavior Tough, active, persistent and bold, the Hungarian Greyhound is not as fast as the Greyhound but is hardier and is a tireless tracker. In Hungary, it is used to catch and kill hare and fox. It has a mediocre nose. Gentle, affectionate, calm and loyal, it is a delightful pet. It is fairly independent but even-tempered and needs firm training. Advice It can live in the city but needs regular opportunities to run. As with other sighthounds, it should be kept away from cattle. It does not like cold and must be brushed twice a week.

Function Hunting dog, companion dog.

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note* Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.