AKA: Magyar Agar

Description: The Hungarian Greyhound is a sighthound that is is used in hunting and tracking. It has an elegant and graceful body structure, with short and smooth coat. The neck is long and the chest is deep, narrowing towards the abdomen. The front legs are straight, while the hind legs are bending towards the rear. The tail is thin and is usually carried low.

The head of the Hungarian Greyhound is proportionately long, with only a slight stop. The ears are button-shaped and are raised halfway. The eyes are almond-shaped and have a gentle expression.

Dynamics: The Hungarian Greyhound is an affectionate and well-behaved breed. It has a gentle and calm temperament, quietly sweet and cautious. It gets along with children and other dogs, and is highly unlikely to attack and bite. It has the tendency to be reserved with people, especially with strangers. It is faithful and loyal to its owner. It is an intelligent breed, and is an excellent coursing dog.

Weight: 49-68 lbs

Height: 25-27 inches at the shoulders

Color: The Hungarian Greyhound comes in a variety of colors.

Country of Origin: The Hungarian Greyhound is considered to be originating in Hungary and Romania (specifically Transylvania), though it had only settled in the area with the Magyar tribe whom they traveled with. It is not well-known outside these countries.

Activities: The Hungarian Greyhound is used for hunting, coursing, and as a companion dog. Regular exercises or taking it outside for a walk will keep it fit and healthy.

Other Info: The Magyar Agár has an average life span of 12-14 years.

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AKA: Hanover Hound, Hanoverian Hound, Hannover’scher Schweisshund

Description: The Hanoverian Scenthound, or the Hanover Hound, is a hunting and tracking dog with a compact and powerful body. It is rectangularly proportional, its body slightly longer than it is taller. It has a long face, with a wide muzzle and pronounced stop. Its ears are naturally left hanging. The eyes are an almond-shaped dark brown. The nose is black. Its strong jaws form a scissors or level bite.

Dynamics: The Hanover Scenthound is a working dog that has a calm temperament but passionate and persistent in its job. It is loyal to its owner.

Breed Group: Scenthound

Weight: 36-45 kg (80-99 lbs)

Height: males 50-55 cm (19-22 inches), females 48-53 cm (18-21 inches)

Color: The Hanoverian Scenthound’s coat color ranges from light to dark reddish fawn with a brindled appearance.

Country of Origin: The Hanoverian Breed originated from Germany. It was introduced into France in the 1980s but it is still a very rare breed.

Activities: The Hanoverian Scenthound is used in hunting and tracking game, but is also a great family companion.

Grooming: Combing and brushing the coat once a week is enough. Its short coat doesn’t need that much grooming.

Other Info: The Hanoverian Scenthound is not fit for the city or apartment life. It is at its best when an open are is readily available for it to have some amount of freedom.

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AKA: Hellenic Hound, Greek Harehound, Greek Hound

Description: The Hellenikos Ichnilatis is a medium-sized hunter dog that has an excellent nose and an athletic body. It is slightly longer than it is tall. It has a fitting skin and sleek short coat. The head is noble, but not as massive as the Bloodhound’s. The ears hang flat, light and not too long. The nose is black and the eyes are a dark brown. The eye rims should be tight, with no haw. The teeth form a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Hellenikos Ichnilatis is an intelligent and brave breed. It is a powerful and passionate hunter. It is relentless in chasing its prey, possessing a huge amount of stamina and cunning. It is also a very useful farm dog, guarding the grounds and alerting the owners for any suspicious people or activity with their loud bark.

But while it is swift and deadly in the hunt, it has an affectionate and friendly temperament with its owner and family. It is extremely playful, wagging its tail in an eagerness to please. It is good-natured, but it can be willful and stubborn. It has a strong temperament and can be independent. Proper training and discipline is needed, with patience and consistency, to avoid behavioral problems.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 38-44 pounds (17-20 kg)

Height: 18-22 inches (45-55 cm)

Color: The coat of the Hellenikos Ichnilatis comes in black with tan markings. Sometimes there is a small white spot on the chest.

Country of Origin: The Hellenikos Ichnilatis is an indigenous dog breed to Greece. It is descended from ancient Greek scenthounds and has remained pure throughout the centuries. It is the first Greek breed recognized by the FCI (in 1996).

Activities: The Hellenikos Ichnilatis needs a certain amount of freedom and a lot of exercise. The breed is used in hunting and is also very useful as a farm dog and family companion.

Grooming: The short sleek coat of the Hellenikos Ichnilatis is easy to care for and groom. Brushing with a bristle brush is enough. Bathe in mild soap and dry shampoo only occasionally. Nails should be trimmed. Feet and mouth should be inspected after work or exercises.

Other Info: The Hellenikos Ichnilatis has a life expectancy of 11 years. It is a very healthy breed, with an excellent health record. The Hellenikos Ichnilatis is not fit for an apartment life as it loves open spaces and has a lot of energy to exhaust.

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AKA: Harehound

Description: The Harrier is a medium-sized compact dog with an excellent nose. It has the physical characteristics of an English Foxhound, although it is smaller in comparison. It has a muscular build, with good bone structure. Its body is rectangularly proportional, slightly longer than it is tall.

The head has a strong square muzzle, with pendant ears and brown or hazel eyes. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. Its feet is catlike, and its toes may turn inward. The tail is carried curved high, but not curled over the back.

Dynamics: The Harrier is a sweet-tempered breed, cheerful and playful. It is excellent with children and gets along well with other dogs. It should be watched when among non-canine household pets, however. But with proper socialization and training, it can get along with everybody. This breed is also the curious and brave kind, going off after a smell. The Harrier also likes to be with people and other dogs, preferring to be in the company of others than being alone.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)

Height: 19-21 inches (48-50 cm)

Color: The Harrier comes in any color but its coat is usually in combinations of lemon and white, red and white, or white and tan. Black hair along its back is also common.

Country of Origin: The Harrier originated in the United Kingdom, where it retains its popularity as a working pack dog and as an excellent hare and fox hunter.

Activities: The Harrier needs lots of exercise and outdoor activities. Otherwise it might create behavioral problems.

Grooming: The Harrier’s short coat is easy to groom. An occasional brushing and combing is enough to take out dead hairs.

Other Info: The Harrier has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is a generally healthy breed. But it is still prone to common dog breed health issues like hip dysplasia. Epilepsy is also possible in the Harrier. The Harrier is not recommended to live in the city. It needs a lot of space and is at its best outdoors.

AKA: n/a
Description: The English Foxhound has an athletic build, and clean cut breed. They have long muzzle and neck also a wide muzzle and skull. Has a very sincere look especially when you look into their eyes. Their ears are rounded on its edge. They have brown rounded eyes. Tail are always set high just like when they are alert. Moreover, they have muscular legs and cat like feet. Their Coat is short and its texture is hard,just easy to groom and it comes in varieties of color.

Temperament: This dog are born a hunter therefore they are a very energetic and would not be easily tired. They are very strong and active. They love human companion and enjoys being with other animals and children. As long as they are very well trained with their socialization. But their would also be a time that they would be hard to train because of their curiosity. They are a very friendly dog, always like to be around with people, does not bark to strangers instead, they use their sense of smell to detect its intention. A very active loves to run around all day until they feel they would like to rest. They could be the best companion too when you jog or walk everyday.

Activity:They love to run and play around. They must also have daily exercise and walk to maintain their energy.

Health: Since they are an active breed, they don’t have any health issues. Life span is under 10 years.

Grooming: They don’t need much grooming since they have short hair. Only a weekly brushing and bathe if necessary. Regular care for their body is always important to help them get away with infections or some skin disease.

Breed Group: Hound
Color: Black, white & tan, bi-color with a white background
Height: Dogs 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.) Bitches 21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Weight: 65-70 pounds (29-32 kg.)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: English Foxhound is an active breed, born a hunter. They are friendly, playful with other animals and children too. They always love to be with their owner, very passionate and a perfect human companion.