Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Afghan Hound

He was called "the dog of Noah's Ark" by tribesmen hunters of Afghanistan.


Earlier beliefs and even today many believe the Afghan Hound is the most ancient of breeds. The actual age of the breed is disputed with each reading, each author and each generation, but most acknowledge the Afghan Hound history goes back to approximately 8,000 years. Long-haired greyhound dog types were pictured and described in Egypt of 4000 B.C.


In his native land, Afghanistan, the Afghan Hound excelled as a hunter where he was used against a variety of wild game, such as the antelope, gazelle and snow leopard.


Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound


Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound


Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound


Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound