Hungarian Greyhound
A sturdy, enduring Hungarian sighthound, calm at home and more watchful and protective than most of its kind.
At a glance
- Size
- Large
- Height at the withers
- Males 65–70 cm · Females 62–67 cm
- Weight
- Males 24–31 kg · Females 22–27 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- 60–120 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Smooth, short
- Colours
- Fawn, Red, Black, Brindle, White, Grey
- Bred for
- Hunting by sight, Companionship
- Country of origin
- Hungary
- FCI
- Group 10, no. 240 · Sighthounds
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 4/5 – High |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good with cats | 2/5 – Low |
| Open to strangers | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Energy | 4/5 – High |
| Playfulness | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Prey drive | 5/5 – Very high |
| Watchful and protective | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Barking | 2/5 – Low |
| Shedding | 2/5 – Low |
| Grooming effort | 1/5 – Very low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Suits apartment living | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 3/5 – Moderate |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want an active, robust sighthound
- enjoy long walks, jogging or cycling
- like a calm dog that is still a watchful presence
Think twice if you …
- keep cats or small animals
- cannot offer safe off-lead running
- want a dog that loves every stranger
Care
Temperament
Calm, loyal and affectionate with its family, the Magyar Agár is reserved with strangers and can be quietly protective. It is good-natured but not a pushover.
Exercise
Long daily walks plus regular free running in a fenced area suit it. It enjoys lure coursing and can make a steady jogging or cycling partner once mature.
Grooming
The short coat needs only a weekly brush; it sheds a little more when the winter undercoat comes out.
Training
Fairly cooperative for a sighthound, it responds well to consistent, positive training. Recall around game is never fully reliable.
Health
The Magyar Agár is considered a robust breed with few widespread problems, though hip dysplasia and heart issues occur occasionally, as in other large dogs. Ask the breeder for hip and heart results on the parents.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Heart
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Hungarian Greyhound, or Magyar Agár, is believed to have come to the Carpathian Basin with the Magyar tribes in the late ninth century. It was used for coursing hare and fox over long distances, and is built for stamina as much as speed.
It is a sturdier, more weatherproof sighthound than the Greyhound, with a slightly denser coat in winter. At home it is calm and affectionate, and it is a better watchdog than most sighthounds. It still needs regular chances to run and a secure garden, as the chase instinct is strong.
Did you know?
The breed is known for its endurance and was traditionally expected to course hares over long distances rather than only in short sprints.