True quality that is timeless.

The Afghan Hound is one of the true "Ancient" breeds with a heritage dating back 16,000 years to the mountains of central Asia, and Afghanistan.

  Afghan hounds are known as elegant, exotic and highly athletic sighthounds that originated in the highly mountainous and rugged country of Afghanistan. They are one of the oldest breeds in the world with their ancestry tracing back thousands of years to the first descendants of the prehistoric wolf. Modern research of canine origins at the DNA level has them listed as one of the “ancient” breeds from which modern dogs now descend.
Unlike modern breeds which have been selected for obedience, not independence Afghan Hounds were prized for their intelligence.  Yes, Afghan Hounds can be “obedience trained” but using very different methods, repetitive exercises are not necessary, and the Afghan Hound will lose interest.
As a companion they are very easy to live with, they enjoy free running, having fun, playing “tag” and leaping over tall things with a single bound - then flopping down on the grass in the sun, in the snow, or on the couch in the home relaxing.

The section "Myths and realities" will explain the many conflicting pieces of information about the breed that you will find on the internet and in telephone conversations.