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Afghan Hound Dog Breed
Afghan Dog Classification:
Afghan hounds are sight hounds, which
means they hunt by sight (rather than
smell).
Other Names: Tazi, Tazhi Spay,
Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan,
Eastern Greyhound, Persian Greyhound,
King of Dogs
Afghan Hound in Foreign Languages:
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Czech: afgánský
chrt
Finnish: afgaaninvinttikoira
French: lévrier afghan
German: Afghanischer Windhund
Hungarian: afgán agár
Polish: chart afganski
Russian: afganskaja borzaja
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Origins: The images of Afghan
Hounds appear on Egyptian papyrus, and
on the cave walls of Northern Afghanistan.
These images are believed to originated
more than 4000 years ago.
Description: Afghan hounds are
tall and lean, with a long pointed nose
and aristocratic head. An afghan hounds
ears lay flat. Long legs and a long neck
give it a statuesque appearance. Afghan
hounds have a long silky coat.
Size: Afghan Hounds weigh between
45–60 lbs, they stand 24 to 29 inches
tall.
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weight
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height |
| Male Afghan Hounds |
45- 60 lbs |
24-29 inches tall |
| Female Afghan Hounds |
45- 60 lbs |
24-29 inches tall |
Coat: Afghan hounds have a long
and fine coat that is fawn, gold, Brindle,
White, Red, Cream, Blue, Gray and Tricolor.
Disposition: Afghan Hounds are
sweet natured. They are loyal, affectionate
animals with a low level of dominance.
They will warn of strangers but not typically
act aggressively toward them.
Type Dog: Not surprisingly like
their name indicates Afghan Hounds are
classified as "hound dogs".
Litter Size: Afghan hounds give
birth to litters of 11 to 13 puppies.
Behavior: Afghan hounds are energetic
and require attention they require a gentle
but firm hand to learn obedience.
Traits: Fast agile runners, with
exceptional vision.
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Life Span: Afghan Hound dogs typically
live 11–13 years.
Club Recognitions: APRI, FCI,
AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CKC, ACR, DRA, NAPR
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Dog Pound
