That the Afghan Hound is a breed of sporting dog. which has long been found in the hill country of northern Afghanistan. Evidence exists that the breed was known in Egypt as far back as 4000 and 3000 BC. British soldiers returning home from the India-Afghanistan border wars introduced the breed into England in the late 1800s. and it was taken to the United States about 1931. The Afghan hound weighs about 60 pounds and stands about 27 inches high. It has a narrow head, like that of the greyhound: a long neck; straight, strong forelegs: and thick, silky hair. A hunter, the Afghan Hound courses its game by sight. The dog is especially valuable in hilly country because of its ability to turn easily and execute powerful leaps.

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