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Magyar agár: Hungarian Sighthound Profile
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Hungary
- Height
- 62 cm
The Magyar agár is a sighthound from Hungary and lands that once belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its documented roles are hunting, coursing and companionship. The recorded height is 62. It belongs in the wider group of dog breeds from Hungary.
What the Magyar agár is
The Magyar agár is a dog breed from Hungary. It is a sighthound, with origins also linked to lands that were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Its documented uses are hunting and coursing. It is also kept as a companion.
Getting to know the breed
Begin with its Hungarian origin and sighthound type. The recorded height is 62.
Its background connects the breed with hunting, coursing and life as a companion.
What stands out
The Magyar agár has a clear working history in hunting and coursing.
The breed is also kept for companionship, giving it a role beyond field work.
It is part of dog breeds with a documented Hungarian origin.
Points to weigh
The breed’s documented background centers on hunting and coursing. That working identity is an important part of deciding whether it fits your plans.
The profile records a height of 62, so size is one concrete point to consider.
Pricing
There is no price information for the Magyar agár in the supplied facts.
Who should look elsewhere
Readers seeking a breed whose documented purpose is unrelated to hunting or coursing may want to compare other entries in the dog breed atlas.
Verdict
Choose the Magyar agár if you want a Hungarian sighthound whose recorded background covers hunting, coursing and companionship. Its stated height is 62, and its origins are tied to Hungary and former Austro-Hungarian lands.
What stands out
- Hungarian origin is clearly documented.
- Used for hunting and coursing.
- Also kept as a companion.
- Recognized as a sighthound.
Worth knowing
- Its documented role centers on hunting and coursing.
- The profile identifies it specifically as a sighthound.
- The available size figure is a height of 62.
Suits
- People seeking a Hungarian sighthound
- Homes interested in a hunting or coursing breed
- Readers comparing companion sighthounds
Think twice if
- You want a breed whose documented background is not tied to hunting or coursing.
- You are looking outside sighthound breeds.
In short
The Magyar agár offers a concise, clearly recorded profile: it is a Hungarian sighthound associated with hunting and coursing, while also living as a companion. That combination makes its purpose easy to understand for someone comparing breeds by origin and work. The available height figure is 62. If those origins and roles match what you want in a dog, this breed merits a closer look. If you need a breed defined by another kind of work, compare other dogs instead.
Questions
Where does the Magyar agár come from?
The Magyar agár originates in Hungary and lands that previously belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
What was the Magyar agár used for?
Its documented uses are hunting and coursing. It is also kept as a companion.
What type of dog is a Magyar agár?
It is a sighthound breed.
How tall is the Magyar agár?
The supplied profile records a height of 62.
Is the Magyar agár kept as a companion?
Yes. Alongside hunting and coursing, the breed is also kept as a companion.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Magyar agár — SysopWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Komondor — Wiki.awal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Kuvasz — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Mudi — Vulpes · Public domain · file page
- Puli — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pumi — Taru T Torpström · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Transylvanian hound — Lnko2323 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Vizsla — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wirehaired Vizsla — Broneder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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