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The Afghan originated about 5,000 years ago in Egypt
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The Afghan stands between 24 and 28 inches tall and weighs
between 50 and 60 pounds
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It is believed by some that the Afghan Hound accompanied
Noah on the Arc.
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The breed is used primarily as a hunting dog in
Afghanistan. Because the dogs can outdistance the horses the Afghan
Hounds hunt on their own with out any direction from the hunters.
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In the hunt Afghans have been known to take down Mountain
deer, Antelopes, Wolves, Jackals and Snow Leopards.
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Afghan hounds can run at speeds of at least 35-40 m.p.h.
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Afghans can come in almost any color.
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The Afghan Hound first appeared in the United States in
1926.
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This breed is a "Natural" breed and has not been altered
by mankind. The Afghan appears just as nature intended.
