Dog breed catalog

Sighthounds

HUNGARIAN GREYHOUND

Classification	Code
10	FCI-Standard N° 240

Use:

Hunting and coursing dog which hunts the game by sight. His nose is nevertheless noteworthy. He is especially skilled in coursings and race tracks, yielding good results particularly in longer distances. He is a very good companion and a loyal watch dog.

appearance:

Gives the impression of strength; bone structure and musculature very strongly developed. Elegant.

temperament:

Untiring, full of stamina, fast, tough and robust. Excellent on the race-course; he is on some distances faster than the Greyhound. Somewhat reserved by nature, but not shy, sensible, intelligent and faithful. He is watchful; his instinct to protect people and their houses and property is developed, yet he is not aggressive or vicious.

size:

Ideal height at withers for dogs: 65 to 70 cm. Ideal height at withers for bitches : 62 to 67 cm.

criteria:

A,B,C,E,G