Afghan Hound

Afghan hound puppies take their time maturing, but, by 3-4 years, they resemble gallant princes and elegant princesses.

Afghan hounds, or affies, date back to at least 400 BC, on Sinai Peninsula, and they served the royal families of ancient Egypt and Afghanistan (they were even said to have been on Noah’s ark).

Originally, Afghan hounds, swift, sharp eyed, and built for quick turns on rough ground, hunted agile animals such as gazelles through deserts and hilly areas. These intuitive hunters love to run and chase, and they tend to be less responsive when called than most other breeds are, so they need to be trained especially thoroughly.

However, they do not depend on doting attention. One owner says, “After he does what is expected of him, he will go wherever he likes and do whatever he wants. He’s never in your way.”

The long, silky coats of Afghan hounds require extensive care. Also, their poorly ventilated feathered ears need frequent and careful cleaning.

Origin : Afghanistan

Size : (male) Height about 28 inches ; weight about 60 pounds
(female) Height about 26 inches ; weight about 51 pounds
Coat : Long and silky. Colors include fawn, golden, cream, red, blue, white, gray, brindle (dark streaks or flecks), and tricolor