Hungarian hound (Transylvanian Scent Hound)

FCI 241 - Medium-sized Hounds

Content

The Transylvanian Scent Hound it is a very old hungarian breed, whose development has been influenced by climatic conditions, the nature of the terrain and hunting methods in this part of the world.

The breed had its golden age in the Middle Ages, When the Hungarian hound He was the favorite hunting dog of the nobility. The development of agriculture and forestry moved away from hunting grounds, and its use moved to the inaccessible mountains and forests of the Carpathians.

This change in territory and habit has led to the creation of two different varieties of Transylvanian Scent Hound: one bigger and one smaller.

• Long-legged variety: height 56-66 cm.; black with white markings on the front, chest, feet and tip of tail. Used for fox and hare.
• Short-legged variety: height 46-51 cm.; red-brown base color with white markings. Used in bear, deer and lynx.

Both varieties were always bred together. Originally, the great Hungarian hound it was used to hunt big game: first buffalo, later bear, boar and lynx. Los «sabueso de talla pequeña» se utilizaban para cazar caza menor (foxes, hares) en terrenos cubiertos y para cazar «gamuzas» en zonas rocosas.

In the early 20th century, the threatened Transylvanian Scent Hound almost completely disappeared, but it was recovered in 1968. Today there are a large number of dogs of Transylvanian Scent Hound in Hungary and neighboring Romania. La variedad de «sabueso de talla pequeña» se ha extinguido.

Photos: Male, 1 year old Transylvanian Hound, in Hungary by Jahnna river, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The dog Carpathian Hound grows up 65 cm and weighs at least 25 kg. Whole body, including lower belly, is covered in short hair, dense, smooth and thick that rests well against the body. The basic color is black with tan on the muzzle and legs. The tail is and is carried above the top line when it wakes up, slightly bent up. The hanging ears, set at mid-height, lie close to the cheeks without wrinkles, put forward barely cover the eyes.

Expressive and loving nature – a dog with very good skills.

The Transylvanian Scent Hound adapted perfectly to the extreme climatic conditions of his homeland. Here the robust breed had to contend not only with the cold and snowy winters, but also with the hot summer days. Hunting in the Carpathians was very demanding due to the dense and hardly accessible mountains. To be able to work all year round in these treacherous areas, the Hungarian hound developed not only his physical stature but also his mental abilities.

With its marked sense of smell, his extraordinary sense of direction, his great resistance and his enormous dexterity, This race, in addition to qualities such as self-confidence and predatory instinct, provides everything an excellent hunting dog needs. They are capable of making smart decisions in almost all hunting situations and communicate their success with a clear voice. Like many hound dogs, the Hungarian hound is a professional at hard work.

At home, the Transylvanian Scent Hound he is a very friendly and calm dog, that is closely tied to its owner, to children and family members. As it is also highly regarded as a guard dog, behaves suspicious of strangers, at first it tends to be a bit reserved, but it doesn't seem dangerous or aggressive at all.

If the dog is well socialized and educated at a young age, relaxed demeanor is expressed, obedient and social, also together with the conspecifics.

The Transylvanian Scent Hound need plenty of exercise, preferably combined with work, such as hunting. Their owners must have an active lifestyle to meet the requirements of keeping a hunting dog.. If sufficient conditions for exercise and employment are met, this breed can be kept in the house or apartment without problems.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Hungarian hound (Transylvanian Scent Hound)" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Transylvanian Hound - Wild boar Dogs [Transylvanian Hound] Watch this video on YouTube. Transylvanian Hounds -Wild boar Dogs	Hector - Transylvanian Hound - 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training Watch this video on YouTube. Hector – Transylvanian Hound – 3 Weeks Residential Dog Training

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 241
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

Hungary

06.04.2000

Use:

Dog used for hunting (Hound). Está capacitado para cazar aún a gran distancia de su guía. He is especially gifted at locating and following a trail. When you discover a fresh trail, emits high-pitched barks in a pitiful tone. During crawl, bark loudly with a resonant sound in the distance. After the beat, for the prey excellently. Usually works alone or with a partner.

General appearance:

The shape and bearing of the head, the proportions of the body, los poderosos y musculosos miembros y la inserción de la cola corresponden a las características del tipo de sabueso de Europa central. It is a medium-sized hound. La estructura del cuerpo del Sabueso húngaro se adapta al trabajo con carreras largas ; is athletically built, neither heavy nor fine of bone.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• La relación entre el largo del cráneo y el del hocico es próxima a 1:1.
• La relación entre la altura a la cruz y el largo del cuerpo es 10:11

Is of good temperament, brave, persistent. Esencialmente el comportamiento del Sabueso húngaro es quieto, balanced, also determined and full of temperament. It is able to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Head:

The head is that of a hound, elongated but not pointed ; las diferencias según el sexo son marcadas.

The skin on the head is tight and wrinkle free.

• Skull : Slightly domed. The occipital protuberance is not marked. Supraciliary arches are poorly developed.
• Depression links (Stop) : Bit strong.

facial region:

• Truffle : The truffle is not cut too abruptly ; its color is black. The wings of the nostrils are mobile. Windows are wide.
• Snout : The nasal helm is straight.
• Lips : Dry and firmly adherent. The color of the mucosa is black.
• Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are strong. Teeth are strong, well developed. Scissor bite, complete and in accordance with the dog's dental formula.
• Cheeks : Rounded, only underdeveloped.

Eyes : Medium size, macaroons, slightly oblique cut. Color is dark brown. The eyelids rest firmly on the eyeball.

Ears : Inserted at medium height, not very heavy. They hang without wrinkles resting next to the cheeks. From their insertion they widen and then along their extension, fine-tune until ending in a rounded end. Put forward they cover their eyes, although in general, its length does not exceed them too much.

Neck:

Strongly muscled, long Middle. The skin is slightly wrinkled on the lower face of the neck. A slight double chin is admitted but not desired.

Body:

The body is shaped like a lying rectangle.

• top line : Straight.
• Cross : Marked Back : From the cross, straight and well developed musculature.
• Pork loin : A slightly longer loin is allowed in females.
• Rump : Slightly descending.
• Breast : The sternum is not protruding. The rib cage is wide, long and not too deep. Sectional, the rib cage is oval, almost rounded, to allow good breathing.
• Bottom line and belly : The belly is slightly tucked.

Tail:

Middle insertion, strong. At rest, the distal third of the tail curves gently upward ; it is desirable that it reaches 1-2 cm.. from tarsal level down. Being excited, el perro lleva la cola doblada sobre la línea dorsal ; however, it should not be rolled over the back. The tail must not be cut off.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : The forelimbs support the body as if they were columns. Head on, forelimbs look parallel, depending on the wide thorax correspondingly separated.

• Shoulder : The scapula is well muscled, correspondingly long and moderately oblique.
• Elbow : Supported next to the rib cage.
• Forearm : Straight and symmetrical.
• Front feet : They are large, with fingers together, strong and arched. The pads are big, firm and well padded. Nails are strong and as black as possible.

LATER MEMBERS : In stop position, the back is slightly stretched back, good muscular.

• Thigh : Long.
• Hock : Low.
• Metatarsus : Straight and parallel.
• Rear feet : The fingers are strong and close together. The pads are big, firm and well padded. Nails are strong and as black as possible. Spurs will need to be removed.

Movement:

Good range passage and good ground coverage, never with short steps. The trot is wide. During work he is remarkably constant in gallop.

Mantle

La piel del Sabueso húngaro es de espesor medio ; particularly around the neck somewhat loose, though never wrinkled. The skin is dark pigmented. Hairless areas of skin are black.

HAIR : Whole body, including the belly area, it is covered by a short hair, thick, smooth and well supported. In the neck, on the cross, on the back edge of the thighs and on the underside of the tail, hair is slightly longer than the rest of the body. Features swirls and ridges in the hair. The coat feels coarse and is shiny. Under the outer layer of hairs, features internal wool.

COLOR : El color básico del pelaje del Sabueso húngaro es el negro. Always have a tan brand not too dark, point-shaped, over the orbital arches. Tan markings on muzzle and extremities. El color fuego debe tener límites bien diferenciados del color negro. A white spot may appear on the nose ; puede continuarse en forma de línea en la frente, on the neck and button on the chest, under breast, under the limbs and on the feet. There may also be a white spot on the tip of the tail. It is not desirable for the white color to cover more than a fifth of the total surface of the body.

Size and weight:

HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS : of 55 until 65 cm..
La altura medida en centímetros, will not be in any way decisive, sino la armonía del conjunto.

WEIGHT Minimum 25 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Cráneo y región facial muy estrechos, very long or rounded.
• Naso-frontal depression (Stop) soft or very marked.
• Short snout
• Mordida incorrecta
• Orejas livianas, terrier or lebrel.
• Pelo de alambre, soft fur, wavy, insufficient.
• Color marrón o azul con marcas.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Hungarian: (Erdélyi kopó), Transylvanian Bloodhound, Hungarian Hound (English).
2. Hungarian: (Erdélyi kopó), Brachet hongrois (French).
3. Hungarian: (Erdélyi kopó), Siebenbürger Bracke (German).
4. Hungarian: (Erdélyi kopó) (Portuguese).
5. Hungarian: (Erdélyi kopó), Braco húngaro, Cazador húngaro, Sabueso de los Cárpatos (español).