Hungarian Greyhound

It is thought that fossils of dogs closely resembling the Hungarian Greyhound were found in the Carpathian Mountain Range and date back hundreds of years. The Carpathian Mountain Range is located along the northern and eastern border of Hungary. This gives strong evidence that the Hungarian Greyhound accompanied their Hungarian masters throughout their travels. It is also suggested that these dogs were more than just hunting dogs; they were also family pets for the nomadic people that inhabited the Ural Mountains of Eurasia. Even though the Hungarian Greyhound has a long history, it is uncertain exactly what breeds contributed their DNA in the creation of the breed.  There has been no written record for the Hungarian Greyhound until the 1800s. This breed has an elegant look about them but they were not only for the aristocracy of Hungary. They could be owned by anyone and were favored by hunters because of their unending stamina and impressive speed. They were mainly used to hunt deer and hare while the hunters traveled on horseback to keep up with them. The Hungarian Greyhound is well loved in his native land but is virtually unknown anywhere else in the world. The Hungarian Greyhound is an adaptable breed that was able to move with the nomadic Magyars as they traveled through the Carpathian Mountains. Some theories claim the Hungarian Greyhound was actually already established in the Carpathian Mountains before the Magyars arrived instead of the dogs traveling with them up into the mountains. The Hungarian Greyhound was officially recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.