Also known as	Baluchi Hound, Sage Baluchi, Tazi, Afghanischer Windhund, Levrier Afghan, Lebrel Afgano
Origin	Afghanistan
Height	24 to 28 inches
Weight	about 50 to 60 lbs
Life Span	about 14 years
Grooming Level	High
Exercise Level	Low
Temperament	Low dominance, affectionate, courageous
Feeding	Medium
Climates	Does okay in both hot and cold
Living Conditions	Not for apartments, needs room to run
Possible Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, paralysis
Litters	1 to 15 pups
Hypo-allergenic
Good with Children	Yes
Group	Hound

Afghan Hounds are very loyal and affectionate dogs, with a low dominance level. They must be trained with kindness. Some of the Afghan Hound's talents are hunting, tracking, herding, watchdog, and racing. One of the best features of the Afghan Hound is its coat, which is long and silky everywhere on the dog, except on the face and back, where it is short and glossy. Afghan's can gallop at speeds of at least 35 to 40 mph and turn on a dime, they can take a broad jump of 20 feet and can leap 7 feet straight up from a standing position. The Afghan is prone to ignore you when asked to do something that he thinks to be beneath him.

	AKC Classification : Hound Group
	CKC Classification : Hounds