Afghan Hound
Afghanistan · 25–29 in tall · 51–60 lb · ~12–14 yr · long silky coat
Next to the average dog it is strong-willed, grooming-heavy, low-shedding, and independent. Day to day it needs a lot of exercise.
Find out if a Afghan Hound suits youA good fit if…
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- you do not want a grooming routine
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
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, Balochi Hound, and Barakzai Hound.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
