Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound 

                                   The Afghan Hound is a very ancient dog, belonging to Sinai (Northeast Egypt), and mentioned in Egyptian papyruses (writing-material made in ancient Egypt) as well as pictured in the caves of northern Afghanistan more than 4000 years ago. Many people believe the Afghan Hound is the most ancient of breeds. The actual age of the breed is in controversy, as there are different views of its origin, but most acknowledge that the Afghan Hound history goes back to approximately 8,000 years. The breed kept pure for centuries, and its exporting to another country was always legally ban. Therefore, the Afghan Hound reached Europe by smuggling in early 19th century. The Afghan hound was used as a shepherd and hunter of many types of game including deer, wild goats, and even wolves and snow leopards. The Afghan Hound was also used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. The Afghan Hound is very fast and agile runner, the Afghan Hound pursues game by sight. The Afghan Hound thick coat protects against temperature extremes. In Europe and America, the Afghan Hound has become a luxurious pet because of his distinguished beauty. On 3^rd August 2005, Korean scientists announced that they have successfully clone a dog, an Afghan Hound name Snuppy. 

  Afghan Hound  Appearance 

                                                No other breed of dog can claim such exotic beauty and elegance as the Afghan Hound of today. The spectacular beauty of Afghan Hound dogs caused them to become highly desirable show dogs and pets. The Afghan Hound native land is Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound high, wide hipbones are well adapted to rough country. The Afghan Hound stands 24-29 inches (61-74cm) and weight 50-60lbs (23-27kg). It has floppy ears, a long topknot, and a long silky coat of various colors.  The Afghan Hound is famous for its thick, fine, silk coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed developed its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound hunt by sight and in Afghanistan it has been used to pursue leopard, hares and gazelle. The Afghan Hound was brought to Europe in the late 19^th century by British soldiers returning from the Indian-Afghan border wars. 

Afghan Hound Temperament

The Afghan Hound is a loyal, friendly, intelligent and happy dog. It is difficult to train the Afghan Hounds as they are so intelligent that make problem to train them and they are independent thinkers, which make them difficult to train. The Afghan Hound need regular exercise and if do not get sufficient exercise, the Afghan Hound become destructive. The Afghan Hound is well-known for not performing well on recall and also for running away. The Afghan hounds have a strong prey instinct, as it is hunter dog, and will chase anything that moves. The Afghan Hounds are calm and patient, as they are good with well-behaved children. The Afghan Hounds are circumspect around stranger. The Afghan Hounds are smart dogs, and surprise you with their smartness. The Afghan Hound like to run and dig.  

Afghan Hound Grooming and Ideal living conditions

As the Afghan Hound got long hair, so needed proper hair care and brush it daily and avoid creating apples under the arms and behind the ears. Have to take special care of hair. Special comb and conditioner shampoo is required for Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hounds require space, as they like to run and is very active dog. Whenever the Afghan hound get wet you, must take special care and always have to have clean big towel of the dog.