High atop a sandy summit, a pair of Afghan Hounds, panting from their arduous ascent, stand scanning the horizon. The relentless sun of an Afghanistan summer afternoon pours down upon them. Suddenly, the Afghans see a gazelle headed toward a desert oasis for a drink. Instantly, they are coursing the sand after him, their legs…
The Afghan Hound has its origins from Middle Eastern Sighthounds with roots that date back to the Egyptian Pharaohs. Most of these dogs were used by nomadic tribes in order to hunt the ground for gazelles, hare, and other small animals to bring back for food. For centuries, the Afghan Hound breed remained isolated in…
Are you a fan of royalty? The Afghan Hound, often called the king of the dog world, is known for its beauty and elegance. The Afghan Hound has keen eyesight and was originally bred to hunt game as a sight hound. However, because of the nomadic life of the Afghan and Pakistan tribes that created…
