Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Hortaya Borzaya	Hungarian Greyhound	Ibizan Hound
Origins	Russia Ukraine Belarus	Hungary	Spain
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	428	265	165
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Other Names	Chort, Hort, Hrt, Chortaja borzaja, Xорт, Kурч, Kurtas	Hungarian Greyhound, Hungarian Agar, Hungarian Gazehound, Hungarian Sighthound, Magyar Agar	Ca Eivissenc, Podenco Ibicenco, Ibizan Warren Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1978 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club	No set
Price	Unknown	$400-$800	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Size	Large Giant	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 61-75 pounds (28-34 kg), Female: 48-61 pounds (22-28 kg)	Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height	Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	22-29 inches (56-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Coat	Dense Straight Close Fitting Elastic	Dense Rough Thick	Smooth Wiry
Colors	White Cream Sable Black Red Brindle	Black & White White & Brown Merle Spotted Brindle Speckled White Cream	Red White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Hortaya Borzaya doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Ibizan Hound requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Hortaya Borzayas shed moderately.	Hungarian Greyhounds are low shedders.	Ibizan Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Temperament	Active Friendly Vigilant Gentle Trainable Intelligent Guarding	Loyal Gentle Energetic Intelligent Docile Lively Tireless	Active Engaging Intelligent Clownish Independent Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Hortaya Borzaya's has great intelligence.	Smart: Hungarian Greyhound's has great intelligence.	Average: Ibizan Hound's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Hortaya Borzayas are easy to train.	Hungarian Greyhounds are easy to train.	Ibizan Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Hortaya Borzaya is a playful breed.	Hungarian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Ibizan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Hortaya Borzayas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Hungarian Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Ibizan Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Hortaya Borzayas are a social breed.	Hungarian Greyhounds are kinda antisocial.	Ibizan Hounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Hortaya Borzaya barks occasionally.	Low: The Hungarian Greyhound barks none to minimal.	Average: The Ibizan Hound barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Hortaya Borzayas are good watchdogs.	Hungarian Greyhounds are good watchdogs.	Ibizan Hounds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Hortaya Borzayas are average defenders.	Hungarian Greyhounds strongly protect their territory.	Ibizan Hounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Hortaya Borzaya has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Hungarian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Ibizan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Hortaya Borzayas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Hungarian Greyhounds have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Ibizan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Hortaya Borzayas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Hungarian Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Ibizan Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Hortaya Borzayas have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Hungarian Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Ibizan Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Hungarian Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Ibizan Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Hortaya Borzayas adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Hungarian Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ibizan Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Hortaya Borzayas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Hungarian Greyhounds handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Stranger Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are stranger friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Ibizan Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are average friendly dogs towards children.	Hungarian Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Ibizan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Ibizan Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are very dog-friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Ibizan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Hortaya Borzaya is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Hungarian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Ibizan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas are commonly okay with elderly people.	Hungarian Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Ibizan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Hortaya Borzayas usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Hungarian Greyhounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Ibizan Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Hortaya Borzayas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Hungarian Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Ibizan Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Hortaya Borzaya breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Hungarian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Ibizan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Ibizan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Allergies Bloat Deafness Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Seizures Thyroid Disorder
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Hortaya Borzayas are high energy dogs.	Hungarian Greyhounds are high energy dogs.	Ibizan Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Hortaya Borzayas need quite a lot of exercise.	Hungarian Greyhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Ibizan Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Hortaya Borzayas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Hungarian Greyhounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Ibizan Hounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Hortaya Borzaya has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Hungarian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Ibizan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Hortaya Borzaya is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Ibizan Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Hortaya Borzaya vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Ibizan Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-12 puppies
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