Afghan Hound

• Group 10: Greyhounds
• Section 1 Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds

• Without working trial

Afghanistan

United Kingdom

Afghan Hound, Afghan, Tazi, Baluchi Greyhound

Male: 68-74 cm Female: 63-69 cm

20-30 kg

The Afghan Hound, Afghan short, is a recognized by the FCI breed of dog whose breed standard is being developed in the UK ( FCI Section 1, Group 10, Standard No. 228).

Origin and History

The Afghan Hound ( Afghan Thasi ), is one of the original greyhound races from the highlands of the Hindu Kush. As early as 4000 BC bred the nomads of Afghanistan a type of dog that is considered to be the ancestor of the Afghan Greyhound today. This in turn is supposed to be originally come from the Middle East to Afghanistan, where the body and especially the head has similarities to the Persian Greyhound, the Saluki and the Kyrgyz Taigan, here. Due to the inadequate source location, the exact origin is not traceable.

In its country of origin Afghanistan, the dog was highly valued and partially treated like a treasure. This is easy to understand in connection with the barren life of the nomads in the rugged mountains, the vast steppes of this country and its rough nature, where it was used as a hunting dog and ensured the survival of its owners. In addition, it is used for the current as a privilege hawking to aufzujagen the game.

According to a newspaper report from 1962 in a Kabul newspaper, three original types of the Afghan Greyhound are known, the Bakhmull with long silky hair, the smooth- haired Luchak and also smooth -haired called with long hair on the legs and ears Kalagh type. In the report, the different types are known as independent breeds. It is impossible to tell whether it was independent populations or the three types were also strongly mixed with each other. The dogs were considered so precious that they were smuggled because of an export ban from the country. British soldiers who fought in the second Anglo -Afghan war, brought the first specimens to Europe. With the bitch " Mortee " the first Afghan Hound was shown at an exhibition in Bristol. After several animals of the different types of this greyhound were introduced to England and there were different breed standards, the standard of 1925 definitively put the breed on the type of mountain Afghans.

In the following decades, the standard of the former hunting dog developed more and more towards animal exhibition. The coat was longer and fuller, so that these dogs on the track had no more success. Thus there are different breed Linen for presentation at exhibitions and use on the racetrack. The main difference between the two is mainly in the hair, which is significantly shorter the race Afghans. Particularly lush and long hair exhibition show dogs from breeding lines in the USA. By specializing in the breeding success in greyhound races or exhibitions really develop different types of Afghan Hound, the Rennafghane and the pure Showafghane. But there are also rating categories, in which the success of the exhibition and racecourse are summarized, and this can only win in the standard balanced dog.

Description

The overall appearance of the dog is to bring elegance, pride and dignity of expression, but also give an idea of ​​the power and the speed of the race. The skull is long and not too narrow and has a long mop of hair on. For the elegant and slightly springy gait breeders pay attention to a geometry corresponding to the limbs. The long and silky coat must have all colors, the colors red, cream, silver, black, black-brown, silver - black, blue, ivory and Domino are most prevalent. Head with or without black or blue mask. For the overall appearance of the dog and the approximate 1:1 ratio of shoulder height and length of the dog is paramount. The height of the withers is 68-74 cm between males and females between 63-69 cm. The belly should be raised and have a deep chest. The weight of the dogs of this breed is between 20-30 kg. Afghans are up to 12 years and older.

Nature

Greyhound Typical behavior: In House gentle, quiet, inconspicuous; outside the hunting passion can prevail. This goes so far that it can not be abgeleint in woods and fields. In general, it is compatible with other dogs, no protective instinct. His gait is considered to be proud of, which also reflects its essence. Independence and absolute silence are this dog in any type of training. However, Afghans are also very sensitive and can be wary of strangers if mishandled. With children, they get on well, but they should be due to the size of the breed a little older to go with the dog for a walk alone.

Health

The Afghanenmyelopathie is probably a hereditary disease of the spinal cord, which leads to a complete limb paralysis.