The Afghan Hound is a hound distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat, and a tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed originates in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Sag-e Tāzī or Tāžī Spay. Other names for this breed are Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, and Barakzai Hound.
Origin : AFGHANISTAN Group :Sighthounds Section : Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds
Afghan Hound Breed Overview
GROUP: Hound
HEIGHT: 25 to 27 inches
WEIGHT: 50 to 60 pounds
COAT: Long, thick, silky
COAT COLOR: All colors
LIFE SPAN: 12 to 15 years
TEMPERAMENT: Independent, sweet, silly
HYPOALLERGENIC: Yes
The Afghan Hound is an aristocratic sight-hound famous for its thick, silky, flowing coat and supermodel-like appearance. They are deeply loyal but famously aloof with strangers.
