Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar Agar)

Hungarian Greyhounds have impressively capacious ribcages to accommodate powerful lungs and a heart that work together to propel these dogs at high speeds.

About the Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar Agar)

Hungarian Greyhounds, are untiring dogs packed with swiftness and staying power. Prized for their endurance and resistance, they are especially skilled in coursings and race tracks, yielding good results particularly over longer distances.

Some Hungarian Greyhounds even outperform greyhounds at some distances on the track. This breed is a hunting and coursing dog which hunts the game by sight. His nose is nevertheless noteworthy. Naturally a little aloof, but never timid, this Hungarian breed is quick, intelligent, loyal and very vigilant.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed specifics

Country
Hungary
Size category
Large
Avg life expectancy
12–14 years

Resilient / Reserved / Intelligent / Loyal

Key facts

  • Great companion
  • Makes a great sporting dog
  • Makes a great watchdog
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