Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound

Other names : Erdélyi kopó, Transylvanian Hound

Photo: adult dog of Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound breed
Photo: puppy of Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound breed
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Life expectancy

The Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound has a life expectancy of between 10 and 12 years

Temperament

Size

Medium

Adult size

Female Between 22 and 26 in
Male Between 22 and 26 in

Adult weight

Female Between 55 and 66 lb
Male Between 55 and 66 lb
Coat colour
Black Red
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound costs between £400 and £600

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More details about the Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound

Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound: Origins and history

The Transylvanian Hound, or Erdelyi Kopó as he is known in Hungary, is an ancient breed. It came about because of the hunting conditions, territory and climate of the area in which it was first bred. During the Middle Ages, this hound was a favourite hunting dog used by the Aristocracy. Initially, two different varieties evolved: a short-legged dog which was used for hunting hares or foxes and a long-legged hound which hunted lynx, wild boars and bears. 

FCI classification of the Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound

  • Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds

  • Section 1 : Scent hounds

Training a Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound

This breed excels at various dog sports, and will easily be trained at tracking game. This dog needs a firm and consistent hand and positive reinforcement methods work best. 

Hungarian Hound - Transylvanian Scent Hound: Purchase price

The cost to purchase a Transylvanian Hound puppy is between £400 to £600. An additional monthly budget of between £80 to £100 will be needed to cover costs such as food, vets bills, and pet insurance

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