Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Hungarian Greyhound	Majorca Shepherd Dog	Montenegrin Mountain Hound
Origins	Hungary	Spain	Montenegro Serbia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	265	227	301
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names	Hungarian Greyhound, Hungarian Agar, Hungarian Gazehound, Hungarian Sighthound, Magyar Agar	Majorca Sheepdog, Ca de bestiar (Catalan), Perro de pastor Mallorquin	Montenegrin, Crnogorski planinski gonič
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club	No set	No set
Price	$400-$800	Unknown	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg)	75-90 pounds (34-40 kg)	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg)	82.5 pounds (37 kg)	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)	17-22 inches (43-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Coat	Dense Rough Thick	Thick	Dense Coarse Tight Harsh
Colors	Black & White White & Brown Merle Spotted Brindle Speckled White Cream	Black	White Red Brown Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Majorca Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Montenegrin Mountain Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Hungarian Greyhounds are low shedders.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs shed none to minimal.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Temperament	Loyal Gentle Energetic Intelligent Docile Lively Tireless	Energetic Protective Courageous	Devoted Loyal Pointful Calm Agile Quiet Courageous
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Hungarian Greyhound's has great intelligence.	Smart: Majorca Shepherd Dog's has great intelligence.	Smart: Montenegrin Mountain Hound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Hungarian Greyhounds are easy to train.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Hungarian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Hungarian Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Hungarian Greyhounds are kinda antisocial.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Hungarian Greyhound barks none to minimal.	High: The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Hungarian Greyhounds are good watchdogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Hungarian Greyhounds strongly protect their territory.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs strongly protect their territory.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Hungarian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Majorca Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Montenegrin Mountain Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Hungarian Greyhounds have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Hungarian Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Hungarian Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Hungarian Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Hungarian Greyhounds handle alone time quite well.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds 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.
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 - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Stranger Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Hungarian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Majorca Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Montenegrin Mountain Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Hungarian Greyhounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are generally with other pets.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Hungarian Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Majorca Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Hungarian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Majorca Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Montenegrin Mountain 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 - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Montenegrin Mountain 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	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-13 years	12-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Hungarian Greyhounds are high energy dogs.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs are high energy dogs.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Hungarian Greyhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Hungarian Greyhounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Majorca Shepherd Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Montenegrin Mountain Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Hungarian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Majorca Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Montenegrin Mountain Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Hungarian Greyhound vs Majorca Shepherd Dog vs Montenegrin Mountain 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	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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