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Transylvanian Hound (Black and Tan, Muzzle)
Black and Tan, Muzzle

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Name Transylvanian Hound
Other names Erdélyi kopó, Hungarian Hound, Transylvanian Scent Hound
Origin Hungary
Breed Group Hound
Size Medium to Large
Type Purebred
Life span 10-12 years
Temperament

Courageous

Good-natured

Loyal

Protective

Territorial

Height 22-26 inches (55-65 cm)
Weight 55 pounds (25 kg)
Colors

Black

Black and Tan

Brown

Tricolor

Litter Size 4-6 puppies
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Hypoallergenic: No

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Transylvanian Hound Puppy (Black & Tan, Face)
Black & Tan, Face

Transylvanian Hound Names

Rank Boy Names Girl Names
01 Buddy Molly
02 Harley Lucy
03 Jake Luna
04 Duke Rosie
05 Oliver Nala
06 Teddy Ellie
07 Ollie Lady
08 Sammy Maggie
09 Louie Stella
10 Zeus Roxy
100 Cute Puppy Names ›

Overview

The Transylvanian Hound is a medium-sized hound, with the general characteristics of the Mid-european type, in that breed registry's classification system. The UKC classifies the breed in that registry's Scenthound group. The Translvanian Hound is hardy, and able to tolerate rough weather conditions.

The breed is described by the FCI standard as "good-natured, courageous, enduring", with a basic character that is "quick, even, but also determined and lively", and the UKC standard uses similar terms. Properly trained, the dogs can hunt comparatively independently, and at a considerable distance from handlers, singly or in groups. Hunting behaviors exhibited by the breed include tracking (by scent), pointing, and driving game. The dog has a high-pitched, ringing bark.

History

The Transylvanian Hound is an ancient Hungarian breed. It was the favorite hunting dog of the aristocracy during the Middle Ages. As a result of the varying terrains, two varieties of the breed eventually developed, one with long legs and one with shorter legs. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the breed was nearly extinct. The breed was revived beginning in 1968. The short legged variety of the breed disappeared, but there are a significant number of the long legged dogs now in Hungary and Romania. The Transylvanian Hound was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.

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