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AFGHAN HOUND
GLAMOROUS, ALOOF, AND HIGH-MAINTENANCE, THIS BREED IS THE SUPERMODEL OF DOGS AKC
Height range The glossiest and most elegant of dogs, the exact Dark eyes,
25–29 in (63–74 cm) origin of the breed is unknown, but it is thought to have almost triangular-
Weight range been brought along trade routes to Afghanistan, where looking, slanting
slightly upward
51–64 lb (23–29 kg)
tribal chieftains used it to track deer, wild goats, and
Life span 12–14 years snow leopards. The Afghan Hound’s long, luxurious coat
Origin Afghanistan protected it from the extreme climate of its original mountain
home. In the 1930s, Marx Brother “Zeppo” brought the breed
to the US, and it has since been popular with celebrities.
However, this independent and lively companion is
Other colors also at home in sports and obedience events.
Abundant
top knot
Any color Long muzzle
and skull
Pendant ears covered
with long, silky hair
Tail is relatively
bare, carried in a
ring and raised
when moving
Long, silky, gold coat has
fine texture except along
short, close saddle
Feet strong and
covered with
thick, long hair
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