Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is a tall and long-haired dog from Afghanistan. It is believed to be one of the oldest types of dogs still in existence, but wasn’t discovered by the western world until the 19th century. Some dogs were brought to Europe in the early 1900s, but none remained after the first World War. The breed today stems back to a group of dogs brought to Scot-land from Pakistan in 1920. The first dogs to reach the USA came over in 1926.Afghan Hounds are known for being highly individual, aloof, and dignified. That is, unless they’re playing. They love to have fun and often show a clownish side when it’s time to play. These dogs make wonderful family members, but they need a lot of exercise and they are very fast. They are also able to run for a long time, so you’re not likely to jog an Afghan tired.When it comes to grooming, the long coat needs regular brushing and care.Most Afghan Hounds weigh between 44 and 59 pounds and need a Large PlexiDor dog door.