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Where does an Afghan hound originate from?

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the Afghan hound was oldest about 8,000 years old and it is orignated from the Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

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The Afghan hound is considered as the King of the dogs, due to its elegant look and aloof character. He is one of the ancient Dog Breeds in the world. Afghan Hounds were employed as a shepherd and hunter of several kinds of hunting games such as goats, deer, and wolves and leopards. The breed was additionally utilised by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. The European observed the Afghan Hound in Afghanistan and neighbouring areas in the nineteenth century, with the very first sample brought to Great Britain in the last of the century. In European countries and The United States they have finally appeared as an elegant family dog and show dog due to their elegance. Several the Afghan's are also used for hunting, herding tracking, racing and watchdog. They are sight hounds that have a unique facial appearance. The dark , almond-shaped eyes, a black nose, medium-long ears and long heavy, smooth, coat make the Afghan unique.. Afghan Hounds are generally grey in color with dark marks around the face and ear's outer edge, however the breed can be in any color.






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