Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó)
Sedmihradský honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Hungary |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–65 cm |
Recognition features
- Primary colour black; short, straight, dense, coarse, shiny coat with undercoat
- Two varieties exist: long-legged and short-legged
- Athletic build of the Mid-European hound type, quiet but determined character
History
The Erdélyi Kopó is an ancient Hungarian breed shaped by climate, territory and hunting conditions. It reached its climax in the Middle Ages as the favourite hunting dog of the aristocracy, and was later pushed back into the pathless woods of the Carpathians by agricultural and forestry developments. Two varieties evolved, the long-legged and the short-legged, which were always kept together.
Coat
Short, straight, dense, flat coat, coarse and shiny, with undercoat; basic colour black.
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