Transylvanian Hound
About the Transylvanian Hound
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 18-26" |
| Weight | 55-77 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
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $800-$1,500 |
|---|---|
| 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, Transylvanian Hounds 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
- Apartment Living
- First-Time Owners
- Long Work Hours Away
Guides for your Transylvanian Hound
The story behind the Transylvanian Hound
The breed is associated with Transylvania and the wider Carpathian region and is regarded as an old Hungarian hunting hound, used by nobility and later by ordinary hunters for tracking large game including bear, boar, lynx and deer across mountains and forest. Two sizes were traditionally recognised, a taller dog for large game and a shorter one for fox and hare in dense cover. Changing land use, the decline of aristocratic hunting and the political upheavals of the twentieth century reduced the population drastically, and the smaller variety is generally described as having died out. Hungarian breeders began a recovery programme in the late twentieth century, working from surviving dogs to rebuild the tall variety, and international recognition followed. The breed is now kept in Hungary and neighbouring countries as a hunting dog and companion, with small numbers elsewhere.
Originally bred for: Big-game tracking hound, bear and boar hunter, forest scenthound. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Transylvanian Hound
Match energy to the season, generous while hunting and pared back once the woods go quiet, because idle hounds thicken fast. Serve it in two sittings, with settled time around hard days in the cold.
Watch for: No breed-specific food intolerance is recognised. Working hounds are more likely to have digestive upsets from scavenging in the field than from their regular diet. Recurrent problems should be investigated by a vet before food is changed or restricted.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Transylvanian Hound
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 our favorite dog toys 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.