The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. source
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end.
The Afghan Hound has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th Century. source
The Afghan Hound has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th Century.
The Afghan Hound is most closely related to the Saluki. source
The Afghan Hound is most closely related to the Saluki.
Today's modern purebred breed of Afghan Hound descends from dogs brought to Great Britain in the 1920s. source
Today's modern purebred breed of Afghan Hound descends from dogs brought to Great Britain in the 1920s.
King Amanullah of the Afghan Royal Family gave away as gifts (the Afghan Hound) . source
King Amanullah of the Afghan Royal Family gave away as gifts (the Afghan Hound) .
Some the Afghan Hound had been kept as hunting dogs, others as guardians. source
Some the Afghan Hound had been kept as hunting dogs, others as guardians.
There are at least 13 types of the Afghan Hound known in Afghanistan, source
There are at least 13 types of the Afghan Hound known in Afghanistan,
Some of the Afghan Hound are being developed (through breeding and record keeping) into modern purebred breeds. source
Some of the Afghan Hound are being developed (through breeding and record keeping) into modern purebred breeds.
The history of the Afghan Hound breed becomes an important part of the history of the very earliest dog shows and The Kennel Club (UK). source
The history of the Afghan Hound breed becomes an important part of the history of the very earliest dog shows and The Kennel Club (UK).
The Afghan Hound is tall, standing in height 61–74 cm (24–29 in) and weighing 20–27 kg (44–60 lb). source
The Afghan Hound is tall, standing in height 61–74 cm (24–29 in) and weighing 20–27 kg (44–60 lb).
The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when it's playing. source
The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when it's playing.
The Afghan Hound can be a successful competitor in dog agility trials as well as an intuitive therapy dog and companion. source
The Afghan Hound can be a successful competitor in dog agility trials as well as an intuitive therapy dog and companion.
Genomic studies have pointed to the Afghan Hound as one of the oldest of dog breeds. source
Genomic studies have pointed to the Afghan Hound as one of the oldest of dog breeds.
The Afghan hound has been represented in animated feature films and TV shows source
The Afghan hound has been represented in animated feature films and TV shows
Afghan hounds have also been featured in television advertisements and in fashion magazines. source
Afghan hounds have also been featured in television advertisements and in fashion magazines.
Afghan Hounds in UK surveys had an average lifespan of about 12 years. source
Afghan Hounds in UK surveys had an average lifespan of about 12 years.
