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.
The Afghan Hound was developed in the cold mountains of Afghanistan.
The Afghan Hound is known for its elegance and distinctive appearance with a thick, fine, silky coat. This breed requires regular grooming due to its luxurious coat. Afghan Hounds are known for their independence and can be aloof with strangers, making early socialization important.
The Afghan Hound depicted on a postage stamp from Afghanistan (1962)
Young dog. Many individuals have a black facial mask.
Light cream coated Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound in the ring
This Afghan Hound is black and brindle; however, the photo shows it with a reddish tinge to the coat, which can occur in a black-coated dog.
A fully coated Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound dark coat
Bakhmull.
The Chicago Picasso, 1967, by Pablo Picasso, represents the head of an Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound depicted on a postage stamp from Afghanistan (1962)
Young dog. Many individuals have a black facial mask.
Light cream coated Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound in the ring
This Afghan Hound is black and brindle; however, the photo shows it with a reddish tinge to the coat, which can occur in a black-coated dog.
A fully coated Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound dark coat
Bakhmull.
The Chicago Picasso, 1967, by Pablo Picasso, represents the head of an Afghan Hound
Trainability
Responsiveness to training: —/5