Hungarian Greyhound
About the Hungarian Greyhound
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Large (50-100 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 25-28" |
| Weight | 49-68 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Moderate mental stimulation needed
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $800-$2,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Hungarian Greyhounds may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Hungarian Greyhound
The story behind the Hungarian Greyhound
The Magyar Agar is associated with the Carpathian Basin, where sighthounds are believed to have accompanied Magyar peoples arriving in the region around the ninth century. For centuries it coursed hare and fox across open Hungarian country, often worked alongside mounted hunters, which favoured endurance and sound feet over pure speed. Nineteenth-century enthusiasm for English Greyhounds brought crossbreeding that lightened some lines, and later Hungarian breeders worked to restore the sturdier native type. Political disruption and the decline of coursing during the twentieth century reduced numbers severely, and the population was rebuilt from rural dogs gathered by dedicated enthusiasts. The FCI recognises the breed today. It remains scarce outside Hungary and neighbouring countries, kept mainly by lure-coursing and racing enthusiasts and by a small number of pet homes.
Originally bred for: Hare coursing, Mounted hunting, Racing. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Hungarian Greyhound
Lean sighthound bodies carry little reserve, so feed a digestible, energy-dense diet split into two meals and increase during heavy coursing seasons. Keep meals separated from hard exercise, and judge condition by a visible waist with ribs lightly covered rather than hidden.
Watch for: Nothing distinctive is documented for the breed. Sighthounds as a group often have modest appetites and dislike abrupt diet swaps or very fatty meals. Introduce new foods slowly across a week, and involve a vet if weight or stool quality shifts.
Not sure what to put in the bowl? See our picks for the best dog food for large breeds.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket, and a slow feeder bowl if your dog inhales dinner. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Hungarian Greyhound
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse chew toys built for strong jaws and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.