List of domesticated animals from Hungary
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The Hungarian breeds of domestic animals are often seen as national symbols in Hungary.
In 2004, the Hungarian Parliament adopted a resolution declaring protected indigenous or endangered Hungarian livestock breeds with high genetic value as National Teasures. The resolution lists a total of 105 protected indigenous or endangered Hungarian domesticated animal breeds as National Treasures, including 3 cattle breeds, 5 sheep breeds, 1 goat breed, 3 pig breeds, 5 chicken breeds, 2 turkey breeds, 2 goose breeds, 1 duck breed, 1 guinea fowl breed, 1 rabbit breed, 8 horse breeds, 1 donkey breed, 29 fish species (including 26 carp varieties), 9 dog breeds, and 34 pigeon breeds.[1]
Dogs
Hunting dogs
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Hungarian Vizsla | One of the oldest hunting dogs of the world. The ancestors of this dog came into the Carpathian Basin with the nomadic Hungarian tribes.[2] |
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Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla | A Hungarian breed of pointer dog. |
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Transylvanian Hound | A Hungarian breed of scent hound used primarily for hunting. It originated from Transylvania, a historical region of the former Kingdom of Hungary. |
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Magyar Agár | It is a type of sighthound originating from Hungary. |
Guard and shepherd dogs
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Hungarian Puli | A small-medium breed of Hungarian herding dog known for its long, corded coat.[3] |
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Hungarian Komondor | A large white-colored Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat, was brought to Hungary by nomadic Magyars or by the Cumans.[4] |
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Hungarian Kuvasz | A large Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. They have historically been royal guard dogs, or guarded livestock. |
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Hungarian Pumi | A medium-small breed of sheep dog from Hungary. |
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Hungarian Mudi | A herding dog breed from Hungary.[5] |
- Sinka[6]
Livestock
Cattle
| Image | Animal | Description |
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Hungarian Grey Cattle | A Hungarian breed of beef cattle, characterised by long lyre-shaped horns and a pale grey coat. It is well adapted to extensive pasture systems and was formerly raised in very large numbers in the Hungarian puszta. |
Horses
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Gidran | A horse breed developed in Hungary from bloodstock that included the Arabian horse. |
Pigs
Sheep
- Racka - a breed of sheep with distinctive horns.[9]
- Cikta sheep[10]