The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed has been selectively bred for its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan.

In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Afghan Hound that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Group: Hound Dogs
Weight: 50 to 60 pounds
Height: 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 10 12 years

The Afghan Hound was originally used for hunting large prey in both the deserts and in the mountains of Afghanistan, where his abundant, flowing coat was needed for warmth. The Afghan was highly valued for his ability to run — fast and over great distances — courageously holding dangerous animals, such as leopards, at bay until his huntsman on horseback caught up. The Afghan was also valued for his ability to think and hunt independently, without human direction.

Today's Afghan Hound isn't hunting leopards but this sighthound does retain the independent nature of a coursing hound. An Afghan puppy will eagerly seek affection from family members, just like puppies of any breed, but this puppyhood behavior can fool unsuspecting owners. Cute puppy antics diminish as the Afghan matures. A mature Afghan Hound does not lavish attention on anyone, and sometimes doesn't even want to be hugged or petted. The freethinking, independent Afghan will decide for himself when he wants affection, and it will be on his terms — not yours.

Independence and indifference aside, the Afghan Hound is tender when he wishes to be and can be very amusing. Often referred to as a "clown" by his affectionate family, the Afghan Hound is known to be mischievous and stories abound of this breed's ability to steal objects from under the very noses of family members, even going so far as to open dresser drawers and snatch clothes.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 1. Their History
2:07 2. There are various speculations about their origin
2:44 3. They helped with hunting
3:24 4. Coat & Appearance
4:17 5. Their Personality & Temperament
5:13 6. They have an unusual hip placement
5:48 7. They can run very fast
6:17 8. Training can be difficult
7:06 9. Frequent Grooming is a must
7:54 10. Their Health
8:46 Outro

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