Dog Breeds - Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is a very old sight hound dog breed. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt wolves, foxes, and gazelles. Other alternate names for this breed are Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Kabul Hound, and Tazi.