Magyar Agár (MA) is also called a Hungarian Greyhound or Hungarian Sighthound, although this is somewhat of a misnomer. The Magyar Agar is not descended from the Greyhound and is not known as a "greyhound" in its country of origin. A more proper alternative name would be Hungarian Gazehound or Hungarian Sighthound. It is a type of sighthound originating in Hungary and Transylvania. It is used for hunting and coursing, and is also kept as a companion.