A breed of dog; large, slender, with a bouncing step; hair very long, silky (short-haired forms also exist); long thin muzzle; originated in Middle East; was used for hunting in N Afghanistan; hunts by sight.
| Afghan Hound | ||
|---|---|---|
| A gold coated Afghan Hound | ||
| Alternative names | ||
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Baluchi Hound Sage Baluchi Tazi |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Afghanistan | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 10 Section 1 #228 | Stds |
| AKC: | Hound | Stds |
| ANKC: | Group 4 - (Hounds) | Stds |
| CKC: | Group 2 - (Hounds) | Stds |
| KC (UK): | Hound | Stds |
| NZKC: | Hounds | Stds |
| UKC: | Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs | Stds |
The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed.
Temperament
The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when playing. The Afghan Hound has many cat-like tendencies and is not slavish in its obedience as are some other breeds.
Health
Afghans hounds are a relatively healthy breed;
Afghan hounds as a whole are a fairly long-lived breed, often living 13-14 years.
History
The breed was always thought to date back at least to the pre-Christian era, and recent discoveries by researchers studying ancient DNA have revealed that the Afghan Hound is in fact one of the most ancient dog breeds, dating back for many thousands of years.
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