General Information
The Afghan hound was originally bred out of Nothern Africa where they were used for their strong sight when hunting game. Afghan hounds were introduced to western countries in the 1920's.
Appearance
The Afghan Hound is a very tall dog that can reach heights over 3/4 of metre high. The coat is long and requires grooming however the hair is silky and whispy as it is free to flow particularly when bounding around.
Temperament
Dogs that have been bred historically for "sight" purposes often share common temperaments like independence & high energy proving active in the morning and late in the day
Working and Tasks
With the ability to see very far distances these dogs proved excellent in hunting wild game. With an impressionable size they are also used as companions and house guards.