There are a lot of stray dogs living in Hungary.
Under these Hungarian dog breeds is everything a dog lover can imagine.
From small and fine to medium-sized and sporty to large and comfortable: If you are looking for a dog, feel free to deal with the adoption of foreign dogs!
Perhaps there is one of our Hungarian dog breeds that you could well imagine as a companion.
Maybe one with dreadlocks?
1. Mudi – The whirlwind
The mudi is a medium-sized Hungarian herding dog with a curly coat.
He is intelligent, lively, perceptive and willing to work.
The Mudi definitely needs a job to be happy in life. At best, he’s allowed to do what he does best, which is herding!
This Hungarian dog breed stands about 38-47 centimeters tall, has cute prick ears and almond-shaped eyes.
The breed standard isn’t so tightly defined that the Mudi can have quite a bit of variation in appearance.
Its black, blue, chocolate brown, white, fawn blonde, or merle black fur looks particularly fun because the Mudi has lots of little whorls all over its body. As a result, his fur sometimes grows left and right and back and forth.
2. Pumi – The Shepherd Terrier
The Pumi is an extremely lively and agile Hungarian herding dog with the coat colors grey, black, fawn or white. Its fur is curly and of medium length.
His appearance and physique are very reminiscent of a terrier.
At heart, the Pumi is and will always be a shepherd dog, but is rarely used for these purposes these days.
It is also suitable as a fine companion dog for all those who want an agile, clever and docile dog.
3. Magyar Agár – Hardy sighthound
It’s getting windy here again!
The Mayar Agár is a Hungarian sighthound with a greyhound-like build. At first glance, the two breeds are actually almost indistinguishable!
However, a connoisseur can determine that the Magyar Agár is slightly smaller (70 centimeters shoulder height), more stable and more robust.
So he’s less prone to injuries, but he’s not as fast as the Gray!
The nature of the Magyar Agár is calm, tough, obedient, loyal, friendly, intelligent, alert and easy to handle.
He loves running and welcomes opportunities to indulge his passion for running. The Magyar Agár, who is very calm and relaxed at home, does not necessarily have to go to the racetrack.
Perhaps you discovered your fascination for sighthound racing through him?
4. Magyar Vizsla Shorthair – Crazy!
One of the best-known Hungarian dog breeds is the short-haired one Magyar Vizsla!
The bread-yellow hunting dog is extremely lively, almost funky and crazy, friendly and sensitive.
The intelligent pointing dog needs sufficient physical and mental workload.
With a loving and consistent upbringing, his hunting instinct can usually be well controlled.
If you like challenges and action, you can bring the “slightly different” but lovable and funny family and companion dog into your home with the Magyar Viszla!
5. Magyar Vizsla Wirehaired Pointer – The crazy one too!
Because the Magyar Vizsla is so cool, there are two versions of it!
In essence, shorthaired and wirehaired Vizsla do not differ. They are both considered lively, persistent, energetic, friendly and sensitive.
While the Kurzhaar Vizsla has been officially recognized by the FCI since 1936, the Wirehaired version has only existed since 1966. The German Wirehaired Pointer was also bred into it.
6. Kuvasz – Security and Clown in Sheep’s Clothing
The Kuvasz is one of the large Hungarian dog breeds officially recognized by the FCI. He is described as intelligent, patient, independent and loyal and has a strong protective instinct.
The livestock guardian dog, which can be up to 76 centimeters tall, is also known for its funny and lively nature. Despite the clown mode, he is and will remain a willing and independent herding dog that is not really suitable for beginners.
The Kuvasz needs sufficient space and movement. Keeping an apartment is definitely out of the question for him!
7. Puli – The Rastafari
Also the puli is one of the Hungarian driving and herding dogs. It grows up to 43 centimeters tall and weighs 13 – 15 kilograms.
The question with this breed is what proportion of the body weight does its special coat make up?
His mostly floor-length lace hair looks as if the Puli has dreadlocks. This breed trait protects the Puli from wet, cold, and attacks from wild animals while guarding and guarding.
Clear disadvantage: If the Puli has wet dreadlocks, it really doesn’t smell good!
8. Komondor – The brother from Puli
The Komondor looks like the big brother of the Puli.
This Hungarian dog breed also has a breed-typical and very conspicuous Schüren curtain, which offers optimal camouflage in the flock of sheep and also protection from the weather and attackers.
It grows up to 80 centimeters tall and can weigh an impressive 60 kilograms.
This breed is only suitable for those who can use it for its original purpose.
As a family or companion dog, the Komondor is likely to get bored quickly and may respond with undesirable behavior.
9. Erdélyi Kopó – The Hound
The Erdélyi Kopo is a Hungarian Hound and therefore a real hunting dog.
He is good-natured, courageous, persistent, spirited and robust. His physique is athletic and long-legged.
The Hungarian Hound is considered to be particularly independent and clever enough to make its own decisions.
The Erdélyi Kopó reaches a maximum height of 65 centimeters and weighs around 25 kilograms. His coat is short and black with tan markings.