samedi 24 septembre 2011

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest, if not the first, sighthound dog breed.
Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them. Its local name is Sag-e Tāzī (Persian: سگ تازی) or Tāžī Spai (Pashto: تاژي سپی). Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound, Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, Galanday  Hound, or sometimes incorrectly African Hound.



Other names Sage Baluchi, Tazhi Spai, De Kochyano Spai, Tazi, Ogar Afgan

Country of origin : Afghanistan

Weight Male : 20-27 kg (45-60 lb)

Height

Male :61–73 cm (24–29 in)

Coat : Long and fine

Color : Any

Litter size :6-8 puppies

Life span : 11-13 years

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