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The breed was always thought to date back at least to the pre-Christian era, and Afghan Hound recent discoveries by researchers studying ancient DNA have revealed that the Afghan Hound is in fact one of the most ancient dog breeds, dating back for many thousands of years. Its original native name, Tazi, betrays its connection to the very similar Tasy breed of Russia. The proximity of southern Russia and Afghanistan argue for a common origin for both breeds.
Initially, Afghani people refused to sell their national dog to outsiders; the breed was not seen in Europe and America until after the turn of the 20th century. AKC and CKC did not recognize the Afghan Hound until the 1930s.
On August 3, 2005, Korean scientist Hwang Woo-Suk announced that his team of researchers had become the first team to successfully clone a dog. The dog, an Afghan Hound, was named Snuppy. Later that year, a pattern of lies and fraud by Hwang Woo-Suk came to light, throwing in doubt about all his claims. Snuppy, nonetheless, was a genuine clone, and thus the first cloned dog in history. (”The panel found that Hwang’s claims last year to have created the world’s first cloned dog, however, were genuine.”)
The Afghan Hound is a king of dogs that has held true to tradition throughout the ages.
Many Afghan Hounds are used as therapy dogs, visiting hospitals or retirement homes to bring cheer and therapeutic value to patients.
The Afghan Hound is an aristocrat, his whole appearance one of dignity and aloofness with no trace of plainness or coarseness. He has a straight front, proudly carried head, eyes gazing into the distance as if in memory of ages past. The striking characteristics of the breed-exotic, or “Eastern,” expression, long silky topknot, peculiar coat pattern, very prominent hipbones, large feet, and the impression of a somewhat exaggerated bend in the stifle due to profuse trouserings - stand out clearly, giving the Afghan Hound the appearance of what he is, a king of dogs, that has held true to tradition throughout the ages. Afghan Hounds love to run, jump and climb. The Afghan Hound is both independent and sensitive and does not repond to harsh treatment. The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when playing. The breed has a reputation of being the least intelligent dog breed. The Afghan Hound has many cat-like tendencies and is not slavish in its obedience as are some other breeds. The Afghan hound has a leaning towards independence. Owners should not be surprised if their Afghan hounds sometimes choose to ignore commands.Although seldom used today for hunting in Europe and America where they are popular, Afghans are frequent participants in lure coursing events and are also popular as show dogs.
Afghan hounds as a whole are a fairly long-lived breed, often living 13-14 years.
Afghan Hound puppy for sale:
Puppy Afghan Hound. Prices : $1400-$1800