The Afghan Hound is a large pet dog with a high temperament, intelligence and beauty. Born in Afghanistan, its ancestors used it for herding, and it was later monopolized by the royal family as a pet dog to maintain its purebred bloodline. After World War I, it spread to the world and was quickly loved by people.

Origin of the species

There are portraits of this dog in Afghan paintings 4,000 years ago. This dog is native to the Middle East and was later spread to Afghanistan along trade routes and was used to hunt antelopes, wolves, Snow leopard and other animals.

The Afghan dog breed first landed in the UK in 1886 and became the British royal hound. After the United Kingdom introduced this dog breed to the United States in 1926, after half a century of improvement in the United States, the Afghan Hound has its elegant and majestic appearance, and its beautiful appearance has formed a unique style. It has strong endurance, amazing agility and strong physique in any harsh environment, and is highly ornamental. Later, this dog breed was introduced to Europe again and became popular all over the world.

The appearance and characteristics of the Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is covered with long, silky hair, which is shiny and comes in various colors. The hair near the midline of the back is short, the hair on the sides of the body, front and rear limbs is long and dense, and the ears, limbs and tail are covered with a large amount of decorative hair. The head has the typical long and shiny crest, strong neck, tall head, short and handsome facial hair, long and pointed muzzle, black nose, straight nose, large nostrils, almond-shaped eyes, sometimes Triangular shape, gold or dark in color. The ears are wide and droopy, the ears are low, and the long hair on the ears often hangs down below the shoulders. The chest and abdomen are deep. The forelimbs are straight and powerful, the hind limbs are muscular, and the toes are covered with long hair. The tail root is low, the tail is drooping, and the tip of the tail is curled into a ring. Weight 23~27kg. Height: male dogs 69 ~ 74 cm, female dogs 63 ~ 68 cm.

The living habits of the Afghan Hound

Strong, alert and smart, He likes to be a loner, is not competitive, and is gentle to others, but sometimes he has a neurotic side. Although you are physically strong, your body will become thinner when life changes. He has good eyesight, is good at running, has a light gait, has an elegant physique, and has a smart mind. His long hair flows in the wind, sparkles and is very graceful. He is known as a "cross-country runner".

The Afghan Hound is noble, brave, sometimes reckless, and only loyal to its master. She is good at running, has a light gait, and her long hair flutters in the wind, sparkling and very beautiful. Its long hair needs to be cared for carefully, otherwise it will be brittle and break easily. For the Afghan Hound, the quality of the fur determines its value. In order to maintain a good coat, the owner needs a lot of effort. Therefore, the popularity of Afghan hounds has been limited to a certain extent.