Afghan Hounds

Taking center stage here is the show-off in the Hound group, the Afghan Hound.

As well as being an extrovert the breed is instantly recognisable with their beautiful think silky long coats. The breeds origins lay in the cold mountains of Afghanistan pre-dating most modern breeds, but today’s purebred Afghans likely descend from dogs brought to Britain in the 1920s by King Amanullah of the Afghan Royal family. However the early breed type was established and breed standard written in 1912 when a dog named Zardin arrived in the UK.

The breed have been described as aloof and dignified, as their appearance would suggest. An elegant breed but if he chooses can really move! They are a large Hound, dignified but built to combine speed and power, needs regular exercise and plenty of room to gallop. An Afghan in full flight is a sight to behold.

The long silky coat needs plenty of care.

The Afghan likes to choose his friends in his own time but it usually considerate with children. Can be obedient but being overly firm is likely end in stubbornness. Well treated and groomed, he is a beautiful dog who will give years of unswerving loyalty and pleasure.

Height: Dogs 68-74 cms (27-29 inches); Bitches 63-69 cms (25-27 inches)

Colour: Any colour

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