At a glance the quick version
FCI and UKC give only a minimum of 25 kg (55 lb); Wikipedia gives 30 to 35 kg for the tall variety.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense, flat coat with undercoat
A coarse, straight, shiny coat that sits flat against an athletic, medium-boned body built for long gallops in rough country.34
Personality what they are like
Even-tempered and quiet at heart but keen and determined once on a trail. It is brave, tough, and generally friendly and obedient, though it can be a little reserved with people it does not know.342
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Built to hunt independently far from its handler and to keep going in harsh weather, so it needs plenty of long, varied exercise and outlets for its nose.32
Home where they are happiest
Adapted to a continental climate with cold winters; happiest with space and outdoor work.2
Company who they like around
Has a strong pack sense and works well alone or in pairs; usually tolerant with children.32
The story where it all began
An old Hungarian hunting breed that was a favourite of medieval nobles in the Carpathian region. A tall type hunted large forest game and a short type worked smaller game, but only the tall type survived. After coming close to disappearing in the 20th century, it was revived through breeding work begun in 1968.342
Fun facts for the dinner table
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The breed once came in two sizes, one for big woodland game and one for smaller quarry in rough ground.2
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The FCI standard lets white markings cover no more than about a fifth of the body.3
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It is expected to pass a working trial under the FCI nomenclature.1
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Its official FCI standard is written in French, where it is called the Chien Courant de Transylvanie.1
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 241, Group 6 (Scent hounds), Section 1.2 (Medium-sized hounds), with working trial; definitive acceptance 30 Mar 1963; current standard published 6 Apr 20001
- UKC
- Scenthound Group; recognised 20064
- Hungarian Kennel Club
- Recognised national breed2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Transylvanian Hound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- FCI nomenclature: Erdélyi Kopó (241) fci.beused for recognition, names, origin
- Wikipedia: Transylvanian Hound en.wikipedia.orgused for names, lifespan, weight, history, facts
- FCI standard 241 fci.beused for size, coat, colour, temperament, history
- UKC Transylvanian Hound standard ukcdogs.comused for recognition, size, coat, history
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.