Dogs and Cats from Around the World and Their Origins
| September 15, 2017
12. Afghan Hound – Afghanistan
Afghan hounds are tall dogs with distinctive long silky hair. Due to their unique beauty, the breed has won many dog shows around the world. They were selectively bred in Afghanistan and are most closely related to the Saluki breed — genomic studies show they’re one of the oldest breeds of dogs.
Although they look slightly clumsy when playing, Afghan hounds can be extremely agile. They’re also known for their disobedience, or rather, not promptly following commands from dog trainers.
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