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Afghan Hound

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The Afghan Hound is a large dog breed known for its long, silky coat and elegant appearance, originally developed in Afghanistan for hunting. The breed is prized as both a show dog and companion animal, valued for its distinctive look and graceful build.

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Key facts

Other names
Tazi
Origin
Afghanistan
Height
61–73 cm (24–29 in)
Weight
20–27 kg (44–60 lb)
Coat
Long and fine
Colour
Fawn Gold Brindle White Red Cream Blue Gray Tricolour
Litter size
6–8 puppies

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
dog breed
Subclass of
sighthound
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Mass
23
Image
AKC Helena Fall Dog Show 2011.jpg
Height
69
Life expectancy
14
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catalog code
228
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Encyclopedic overview

Dog (domestic dog)

The Afghan Hound is a hound distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat, and a tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed originates in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Sag-e Tāzī (Dari: سگ تازی) or Tāžī Spay (Pashto: تاژي سپی). Other names for this breed are Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Balochi Hound, and Barakzai Hound.

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