The Afghan Hound is a tall and long-haired dog from
Afghanistan. It is believed to be one of the oldest
types of dogs still in existence, but wasn’t discovered
by the western world until the 19th century.
Some dogs were brought to Europe in the early 1900s,
but none remained after the first World War. The breed
today stems back to a group of dogs brought to Scotland from Pakistan in 1920. The first dogs to reach the
USA came over in 1926.
Afghan Hounds are known for being highly individual,
aloof, and dignified. That is, unless they’re playing. They
love to have fun and often show a clownish side when
it’s time to play.
These dogs make wonderful family members, but they
need a lot of exercise and they are very fast. They are
also able to run for a long time, so you’re not likely to jog
an Afghan tired.
When it comes to grooming, the long coat needs regular
brushing and care.
Most Afghan Hounds weigh between 44 and 59 pounds
and need a Large PlexiDor dog door.
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