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# The Hungarian Greyhound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Hungary
A powerful and enduring sighthound, calm at home and fast in the field.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €700 – €900
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=hungarian-greyhound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: He can sustain prolonged effort and cover a lot of ground.
- Calm at home: Once well exercised, he is calm and pleasant in family life.
- Vigilance: He has a more pronounced protective instinct than many other sighthounds.
- High exercise needs: He needs long outings and space to stay balanced.
- Recall to work on: His hunter temperament requires early and regular recall training.
- Reserved with strangers: He may be distant if he is not properly socialized.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is well suited to people capable of providing real physical and mental exertion.
- House with land: A spacious environment makes it easier to express its need for movement.
- Fans of versatile sighthounds: It combines speed, endurance, calm at home, and vigilance.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: A low-activity lifestyle does not meet its natural needs.
- Households without time for outings: Walks that are too short or irregular may frustrate it.
- Brutal owners: Its sensitivity requires respectful and consistent training.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
66 cmHungarian Greyhound
- Height at the withers
- 62–70 cm
- Weight
- 25–30 kg
- Coat
- Short, close
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- Hungary
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Hungarian Greyhound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Hungarian Greyhound is an ancient breed developed by the ancestors of the Hungarians, the Magyars, who used it as a hunting dog. Contributions from other varieties in the 19th century helped refine its qualities of speed and endurance. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1963, and its current official standard was published in 2000.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Hungarian Greyhound is a large athletic dog, built in a rectangle, with a solid bone structure and well-developed musculature. Its head is wedge-shaped, the muzzle elongated, the chest deep and the belly slightly tucked up. Its coat is short, rather harsh and dense, sometimes accompanied by a more abundant undercoat in the cold season.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Balanced, lively and loyal, the Hungarian Greyhound shows itself attached to its family while remaining reserved with strangers. More vigilant than many other sighthounds, it also has an appreciable protective instinct. Its temperament combines calm at home, practical intelligence and true endurance with effort.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, this dog needs space, freedom of movement and substantial outings to stay comfortable in its own skin. It appreciates the calm of the home, but it cannot be satisfied with walks that are too short or too monotonous. Well exercised, it proves to be calm and pleasant to live with.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Hungarian Greyhound benefits from being carried out with gentleness, consistency and measured firmness. A sensitive dog, it responds better to a relationship of trust than to constraint. Early socialization and serious recall training are particularly important in this fast and enduring hunting breed.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Hungarian Greyhound
The purchase price varies mainly depending on the quality of the breeding, the lineage, the puppy’s intended purpose and the availability of the breed. For this sighthound that is still quite confidential, it is important to favor a serious breeder who focuses on health, temperament and socialization.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-greyhound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Hungarian Greyhound is overall a robust and resilient dog. Its overall health is good, with few fragilities regularly highlighted, even if its large size justifies reasonable orthopedic vigilance.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-greyhound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Hungarian Greyhound needs a quality diet, adapted to its age, its size and its activity level. Its ration must support its muscle mass, its endurance and the maintenance of a lean body condition.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-greyhound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Also known as the Magyar Agar, the Hungarian Greyhound is one of the rare sighthounds to combine a true aptitude for guarding with the classic qualities of speed and endurance of its family. It excels both in racing and in hunting over long distances.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Hungarian Greyhound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Hungarian Greyhound live in an apartment?
Yes, but only if its exercise needs are truly met every day. This large sighthound is better suited to living in a house with outdoor space, while still being able to adapt to an urban setting with long, regular outings.
### Is the Hungarian Greyhound easy to train?
It understands well when handled with calm, consistency and respect. This is not a dog to be rushed, as its sensitivity requires an education based on trust and good socialization.
## Find a Hungarian Greyhound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Hungarian Greyhound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Hungarian Greyhound breeders by country
[2 breeders of Hungarian Greyhound in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/finland) [2 breeders of Hungarian Greyhound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/germany) [1 breeder of Hungarian Greyhound in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/austria) [1 breeder of Hungarian Greyhound in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/denmark) [1 breeder of Hungarian Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound) [1 breeder of Hungarian Greyhound in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/hungary) [1 breeder of Hungarian Greyhound in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound/switzerland)
[All breeders of Hungarian Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound)
## Ready to welcome a Hungarian Greyhound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-greyhound)
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