Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound
	Afghan Hound in light cream coat
Other names	Tazi;
Origin	Afghanistan
Height
Traits
Height	61–73 cm (24–29 in)
Weight	20–27 kg (44–60 lb)
Coat	Long and fine
Colour	Fawn; Gold; Brindle; White; Red; Cream; Blue; Gray; Tricolour;
Litter size	6–8 puppies
Life span	11.1 years
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

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 (Dari: سگ تازی) or Tāžī Spay (Pashto: تاژي سپی). Other names for this breed are Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, and Barakzai Hound.^[1]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as among the most eye-catching of all. The Afghan Hound is an "aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty." Despite their regal appearance, the Afghan possesses an "endearing streak of silliness and a profound loyalty."^[2]

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, the Afghan Hound's distinctive coat was developed as protection from the harsh mountain climate. Their huge paw-pads served as shock absorbers on the rocky terrain.^[2]

^ Brearley, Joan McDonald (1965). This is the Afghan hound. Jersey City, T.F.H. Publications; distributed by Sterling Pub. Co., New York. pp. 13–25. ISBN 978-0-87666-231-1. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Afghan Hound - Dog Breed Information". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2023-04-04.

[1] Brearley, Joan McDonald (1965). This is the Afghan hound. Jersey City, T.F.H. Publications; distributed by Sterling Pub. Co., New York. pp. 13–25. ISBN 978-0-87666-231-1. Retrieved 4 September 2023.

[akc.org-2] "Afghan Hound - Dog Breed Information". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2023-04-04.

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