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Magyar Agar Champions
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Pronunciation:
mag-yahr ah-gahr
Breed Description:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog, also known as the Hungarian Greyhound, is a large sized breed of dog with a thin body that is well-proportioned and gives the appearance of agility. They are slightly thicker than a Greyhound and are built for stamina and endurance. The Magyar Agar is longer than they are tall and they have a courser appearance than Greyhounds. The head is wedge-shaped with a short muzzle and they have rose-shaped ears.
The coat of the Magyar Agar is short, smooth and has a rough texture. It is interesting to note that in cooler temperatures, there may be an undercoat, however, it is not always seen. The color of the Magyar Agar can be any color or color pattern but white or white with gray, brown or red is fairly common.
Temperament:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog is an affectionate sight hound that is gentle and well-behaved. They tend to be very docile and are eager to please and very easy to train. They can be very adaptable but they do need to be socialized at a young age since they can be aggressive to other dogs and animals. Generally, they are usually reserved with everyone but more so with strangers and can be rather timid with new people. They do get along well with children but again, socialization is a key as is teaching the child how to treat the dog. They are not good for homes with cats and other small pets, including small dogs, since they have a very strong prey drive and may attack them.
Height:
The average height of the Magyar Agar is between 25 to 27 1/2 inches
Weight:
The average weight of the Magyar Agar is between 49 to 68 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Magar Agar breed of dog has no known health problems at this date, however, they do have a deep chest and this could increase the risk of Gastric Torsion, also known as bloat.
Living Conditions:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog is a very adaptable breed that can live anywhere. While they are a sight hound and coursing breed, they are fairly inactive indoors and with proper exercise, they can live in apartments. However, the ideal home for a Magyar Agar is a home with a large fenced yard. Because of their short coats, the Magyar Agar is susceptible to cold so they should be bundled up in cooler weather.
Exercise:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog is an active breed that will need about 60 minutes of exercise each day. While they do enjoy off leash exercise, this breed is usually not the retrieving type of breed and prefers to run instead of fetch to work out their energy. They can make excellent jogging companions and do best when they can get out for a long walk or run several times a day.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog is very easy to groom and should only be brushed once a week. Bathing should be done only when it is necessary and they can be wiped down with a damp cloth between baths to keep them clean and tidy. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and the nails should be trimmed as well.
Origin:
The Magyar Agar breed of dog is a very old breed and can actually be traced back as far as the early 9th Century in the Carpathian Mountains. It is believed, however, that the breed is much older and was among the Hungarian tribes when they moved from Eurasia to the Carpathian Basin and the Hungarian Plains. Regardless of when the breed was first developed, we do know that it is a descendant of the sight hounds found in Egypt and there is archeological evidence of the breed’s existence around 900AD.
The Magyar Agar was used for hunting for centuries and appears to have hit its prime during the 18th and 19th centuries when hunting became an aristocratic past time. During this time, the Magyar Agar was a popular breed throughout Hungary.
During World War II, however, the Magyar Agar suffered greatly and the breed was thought to be extinct until a few dogs were found in 1963. It is from these dogs that the modern Magyar Agar are descended from and while the breed still remains an uncommon breed, it has gained back some of its popularity, especially in Hungary.
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The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
