Afghan Hound

Afgánský chrt

Afghan Hound – side view — Photo: Flickr user yettis doings . Photo uploaded to commons by user ltshears, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Afghan Hound – front view — Photo: Jessie Pearl, CC BY 2.0, source

Afghan Hound – in motion — Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	10. Sighthounds
Country of origin	Afghanistan
Category	Giant
Height at withers	63–74 cm
Weight	20–27 kg
Life span	12–14 years

Recognition features

Long silky coat and a topknot
Aristocratic proud carriage
Ring-curled tail tip and a refined head

Purpose

An ancient Afghan sighthound bred for hunting in rough mountain terrain.

History

Brought to Britain from Afghanistan by officers in the 1920s. The standard was written by Captain John Barff.

Coat

Long, silky, fine coat.

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