AFGHAN GREYHOUND

With this afghan greyhound is the same as other breeds of ancient origin, which are surrounded by legends. It is said, that Noah himself put a couple of Afghans into his ark, which would make them the oldest dogs on earth. It probably is a descendent of the ancient Egyptian greyhound which was used in hunting large game. From 1888, in which a British Army Official took a couple of Afghans to England, is development began in Europe and its spread throughout the world.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the AFGHAN GREYHOUND
The male’s height should not exceed 74 cm, the females are 6 cm shorter and the weight is between 25 and 30 kg, measurements that make the afghan greyhound a large dog, with a solid body with a well defined rib cage. It is harmonious, very elegant, wide skulled, elongated muzzle, an undefined stop and black or liver red nose, according to the coat color. The eyes are dark, oblique, and almost triangular; and the ears are droopy. The fur is very long and fine throughout the body, except in the face where it is short and sense, except for the head that exhibits a longer tuft and a beard with bristles, denominated mandarins. There are no defined colors in the standard and every color is admitted. One of the most peculiar traits is its peculiar stride movements, the head is erect with a distinguished air and the elastic step of its stride is long. When it runs, the afghan is able to change direction feinting in even 90° without slowing down.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the AFGHAN GREYHOUND
Its training should be firm, but not brusque. The afghan is a peaceful animal that, although it is affectionate to the family, it is no effusive, but its love and loyalty to the owner is unquestionable. It can seem selfish especially with strangers, which it truly despises. It has a great sense of comfort that is why it is important that its place in the home is defined from the beginning. It adapts to the home, preferably if it has a garden.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a AFGHAN GREYHOUND
The fur requires much care: soft brushing every day and periodical professional care. It needs to exercise regularly besides daily walks.