Afghan Hound, The Ancient Sighthound

Breed Facts

• Country of Origin: Afghanistan
• Height: Males 26–29 in (66–73.5 cm)/females 24–27 in (61–69 cm)
• Weight: Males approx. 60 lb (27 kg)/females approx. 50 lb (22.5 kg)
• Coat: Thick, silky, fine, with topknot of long hair, may have beard on lower jaw [FCI]
• Colors: All colors
• Other Names: Balkh Hound; Baluchi Hound; Barutzy Hound; Galanday Hound; Kabul Hound; Ogar Afgan; Sage Baluchi; Shalgar Hound; Tazi; Tāzī
• Registries (With Group): AKC (Hound); ANKC (Hounds); CKC (Hounds); FCI (Sighthounds); KC (Hound); UKC (Sighthound & Pariah)

Sighthound Dog Breed

There is evidence of sighthounds going back about 10,000 years, making them arguably among the oldest-known dogs. Like the scenthounds, sighthounds are associated with hunting game, but they are built for speed because they had to keep their quarry in sight during the chase.