Hungarian Greyhound

Other names : Magyar Agar, Hungarian Agar

Photo: adult dog of Hungarian Greyhound breed
Photo: puppy of Hungarian Greyhound breed
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Life expectancy

The Hungarian Greyhound has a life expectancy of between 13 and 15 years

Temperament

Size

Large

Adult size

Female Between 24 and 26 in
Male Between 26 and 28 in

Adult weight

Female Between 55 and 66 lb
Male Between 55 and 66 lb
Coat colour
Black White Red Sand
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Brown
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More details about the Hungarian Greyhound

Hungarian Greyhound: Origins and history

The Agár probably followed the native Hungarian Magyars to the region around Transylvania and the Carpathians (in today’s Romania) in the 10th century. He remained a common hunting dog throughout the centuries. Indeed, it is suggested that in Socialist times, these dogs roamed the streets, and hunters might pick one up for a job! Over years of working around mountainous areas and travelling with nomads, the Magyar Agar has become a truly long-range, high-stamina hunter.

FCI classification of the Hungarian Greyhound

  • Group 10 - Sighthounds

  • Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds

Training a Hungarian Greyhound

The education of greyhounds must always be delicate, gentle and positive to achieve great results. Brutality and violence absolutely do not work and make these dogs very unhappy.

Hungarian Greyhound: Purchase price

We do not have enough data to set an average price. Looking after a dog of this size typically costs between £50 to £100 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.
 

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