The Transylvanian Hound is a scent hound that originated in the 9th century in Hungary. The Magyars brought in hounds and crossed them with local breeds and Polish hounds. Royalty and nobility used this breed to hunt bear, stag, boar, wolf, and lynx. The Transylvanian Hound has an excellent sense of direction and sharp nose that made it an indispensable companion and hunter in the mountainous regions in Hungary.