Learn about the Afghan Hound
Ancient royalty draped in silk
The Afghan Hound is a long-haired hunting dog from the mountains of Afghanistan. It hunted by sight, chasing animals at speed over cold, rocky ground. In our family tree, its ancestors are the ancient sighthounds of the East. Today it is a glamorous show dog and pet. Tap a circle inside to keep digging.
Likely life span
Learn more about the dogs that went into making the Afghan Hound
c. 3000 BCAncient eastern sighthounds
Scythian steppe dogs
1810Afghan Hound