With so many different dog breeds from all over the world, it can be tough to keep track which ones come from where. So many continents contain so many countries that each have their own unique breeds. In this list, we’re going to focus on the dog breeds that come from Hungary.
#1 – Komondor
The Komondor is a livestock guardian dog recognized by its long, corded coat. The breed was mentioned for the first time in 1544 and has been used as a livestock guardian since that time. They are very large, powerful dogs with an even temperament to protect both its livestock and its property.
#2 – Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is another large livestock guardian dog, with males easily weighing up to 115 pounds (52kg). The breed is consider to be ancient with a 9th century fossilized Kuvasz-type dog discovered in 1978.
#3 – Mudi
The Mudi is a herding dog developed in the 1930s. It is closely related to other Hungarian breeds and is used more as a competition dog than a farm dog today.
#4 – Puli
The Puli is another large livestock guardian known for its long, corded coat. Unlike the Komondor, Pulis are typically black and are much smaller. They have been used as both herding and livestock for the past 2,000 years.
#5 – Pumi
The Pumi is Hungary’s general purpose farm dog, working as both a herding dog and a vermin exterminator. Although it originated in the 17th or 18th century, it wasn’t bred to much of a standard until the 1970s.
#6 – Vizsla
The Viszla is Hungary’s hunting dog. The breed dates back to the 10th century and is used mostly as a pointer and was the companion of ancient warlords and barons. Hungary has kept the Vizsla blood pure for centuries and the breed has changed very little.
#7 – Wirehaired Vizsla
The Wirehaird Vizsla is a close cousin of the smooth-coated Viszla, but is considered to be a separate breed entirely. Developed in the 1930s, the breed is used as a hunting dog in its native country. The breed is the result of the crossbreeding of smooth Vizslas to
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