Did you know that legend has it that the Afghan greyhound was one of the dogs that Noah climbed onto the ark to save him from the universal flood and thus help repopulate after the disaster?
This breed of dog is considered one of the oldest in the world and, although its exact origin is unknown, it is believed that it could have existed around 3500 BC , as indicated by some documents and data dated at that time. It would be in Ancient Egypt and in the deserts of Arabia where a specimen of this canid would appear for the first time. Mummies of a hound resembling the Afghan greyhound have also been discovered alongside human mummies.
The aristocratic Afghan greyhound is a large dog that is 68 to 74 cm tall as an adult if it is male and 63 to 69 cm if it is female. Both they and they weigh between 25 and 30 kg. His spectacular long hair can be of any color, from black to silver, going through all the combinations and patterns that can be established in between.
Although he is very slim, his body is muscular. Its head is very long and narrow, but with powerful jaws. Their eyes are almost triangular and dark in color and their ears are very long and covered with hair.
It is a dog that in Afghanistan has traditionally been used in hunting (including predators such as wolves, jackals and snow leopards) but which currently attends more dog parades and beauty pageants than hunting parties. It is not uncommon as it has a majestic demeanor and an advertisement mane. He also usually frequents fashion productions!
Would you like to get an Afghan greyhound? First of all, reflect and assess well their way of being, your situation and their requirements (which are a few). It is a great mistake to be guided only and exclusively by the beauty of the animal. In fact, it is one of the causes that animal shelters are overflowing, purely human whims.
Next, we tell you 10 curiosities about the Afghan greyhound that will surprise you. Keep reading!
