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Transylvanian Hound

Also known as Erdélyi Kopó, Hungarian Hound, Transylvanian Scent Hound.

Related breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · Afghanistan

Transylvanian Hound at a glance

Origin
Transylvania, Hungary
Appeared
1000 to 1968 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 241

The name. Translation of Erdélyi kopó, "Transylvanian hound", after the historic region of Transylvania.

Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Transylvanian Hound appears 1000 to 1968 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Transylvanian Hound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.