Monday, February 27, 2012

Afghan Hound Dog Breed

Afghan Hound is one type of hunting dog from Afghanistan who rely on speed and vision. In history, these dogs are believed to have existed since ancient Egypt and paintings found in a cave in Afghanistan around 4000 years ago. This dog was once used as a sheepdog and hunting animals such as leopard (leopard), guinea pigs, and wolves. However, when deployed in the West in the 19th century, Afghan Hound became a pet plush and is often referred to as the "king of dogs". Physical characteristics of these dogs are the pelvic bones prominent, tall and slender, long head, feathers around the head (crest) long and smooth, oval and dark eyes. Generally, these dogs can coexist well with other pets.

Afghan Hound puppy has been dubbed "Noah's Ark Dog" by a tribe of hunters in Afghanistan. Afghan Hound puppy is also believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds. The actual age of the race were much debated in every book, by every author and every generation, but most acknowledge that the history of the Afghan Hound was started about 8000 years ago. While the Long-Haired Grey Hound was found in Egypt around 4000 BC

In their home country, Afghanistan, Afghan Hound is known as a good hunter when it comes to hunting, hunting the wild, such as deer, antelope and white leopard. No other breed can beat exotic beauty and elegance like those of the Afghan Hound.

American Kennel Club describes the Afghan Hound as an aristocracy. "The overall appearance looks to have the dignity and charm without any trace of simplicity or rudeness. His head was always raised high and straight forward, and his eyes looking into the distance as if remembering the past. The most prominent characteristic of this type is the expression exotic or shades of east, a long and lustrous coat, fur a unique pattern, very prominent hipbones, and his huge feet. All this makes the Afghan Hound the appearance to be like you see now, the king of all dogs, which has become a tradition from year to year.

Describes the Afghan Hound is not easy unless you live with them, but the site DigitalDog describe it briefly and definitely beautiful Afghan Hound is rarely seen in your view, do not like the Labrador or Beagle, but then you go to an exhibition or garden, and you meet with Afghan You first. May be described as a beautiful girl in school who everyone thought arrogant when in fact gentle and shy.

Imported into the United States in 1962, the Afghan quickly captured the hearts of all people, of which the Afghan enthusiasts quickly learned that this dog is very smart, maybe even too smart to be bribed with food and too sensitive to work for people who are less sincere and less enthusiastic in doing a task. To maintain and train the Afghan Hound person must have respect for the individual who has a strong mind, love to work together but can not be forced. "

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