Transylvanian Hound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Transylvanian Hound Dog is a strong, medium-sized scent hound, characterized by a black body, with tan and sometimes white markings on the muzzle, chest and extremities, and distinctive tan eyebrow spots. They are not purebred. They are Loyal, intelligent, easy to train, friendly, gets along with other pets. They are ranked No.244 in the most popular dog breeds in the world. They are considered highly intelligent due to google searches.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Good-natured, Loyal, Protective, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Hungary
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They have a life span of about 10-12 years. The hound has no significant threats but can sometimes face issues related to body postures such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Transylvanian Hound Dog, Hungarian Hound
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black & Tan
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 18 - 21 inches
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TAIL
The tail is set on at medium height, and reaches slightly beyond the hocks. It is carried curved, but not curled over the back
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WEIGHT
22 - 25 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Rottweiler
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Over 1,000 years ago
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ORIGIN
Hungary
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Transylvanian Hound can make an excellent companion dog, they do require a human who has dog training and caretaking experience
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
