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| Afghan Hound Dog |
The
Afghan Hound is a hound that is one of the oldest dog breeds in
existence. 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. Its local name is Tāžī Spay or Sag-e Tāzī.
Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound, Tāzī, Balkh
Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul
Hound, Galanday Hound, or sometimes incorrectly African Hound.
Other names:
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Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound,
Persian Greyhound
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Country of
origin:
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Afghanistan
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Weight:
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(Male)
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20–27 kg (45–60 lb)
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Height:
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(Male)
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61–73 cm (24–29 in)
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Coat:
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Long and fine
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Color:
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Fawn, Gold, Brindle, White, Red, Cream, Blue, Gray
and Tricolor
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Litter size:
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6–8 puppies
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Life span:
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11–13 years
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