TheHungarian breeds of domestic animals are often seen as national symbols inHungary.
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]
| Image | Animal | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Hungarian Vizsla | One of the oldest hunting dogs of the world. The ancestors of this dog came into theCarpathian Basin with the nomadic Hungarian tribes.[2] |
 | Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla | A Hungarianbreed ofpointer dog. |
 | Transylvanian Hound | A Hungarianbreed ofscent hound used primarily for hunting. It originated fromTransylvania, a historical region of the formerKingdom of Hungary. |
 | Magyar Agár | It is a type ofsighthound originating fromHungary. |
| Image | Animal | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | HungarianPuli | A small-medium breed of Hungarian herdingdog known for its long,corded coat.[3] |
 | HungarianKomondor | A large white-colored Hungarian breed oflivestock guardian dog with a long,corded coat, was brought to Hungary by nomadicMagyars or by theCumans.[4] |
 | HungarianKuvasz | A large Hungarianbreed of flock guardiandog. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. They have historically been royal guard dogs, orguarded livestock. |
 | HungarianPumi | A medium-smallbreed ofsheep dog fromHungary. |
 | HungarianMudi | Aherdingdog breed fromHungary.[5] |
| Image | Animal | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Hungarian Grey Cattle | A Hungarianbreed ofbeef cattle, characterised by long lyre-shaped horns and a pale grey coat. It is well adapted toextensive pasture systems and was formerly raised in very large numbers in the Hungarianpuszta. |
| Image | Animal | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Gidran | Ahorse breed developed inHungary from bloodstock that included theArabian horse. |
| Image | Animal | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Mangalica | A breed of pigs, characterised by their long curly hair and relatively fatty meat which makes them ideal for making sausages and salami.[8] |