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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
Show 3 more facts
- catalog code
- 228
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- Afghan Hound
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- Afghan Hound
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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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