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Handsome and truelly Afghan Hound with light coat
This dog breed, symbol of the nobility, is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, Afghan Hound acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them.
Six little Afghan Hound dogs
The originally, local name is Sag-e T?z?. Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound, T?z?, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, Galanday Hound, or sometimes incorrectly African Hound.
Tall and nobility Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is tall and the advanced heigh of the dog is between 24 and 29 inches, and weighing 58-64 pounds. The coat may be any colour, but white markings, particularly on the head, are discouraged; many individuals have a black facial mask.
The breed has a reputation among some dog trainers of having a relatively slow “obedience intelligence” as defined by author Stanley Coren. Although seldom used today for hunting in Europe and America where they are popular, Afghan hounds are frequent participants in lure coursing events and are also popular in the sport of conformation showing.
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