Dog Breed Video: Afghan Hound

This is a video about the dog breed Afghan Hound, from the www.naturallyhappydogs.com website.
Lesley Busby has been breeding and judging Afghan Hounds since the 1970s and is the Secretary of The Southern Afghan Club. Afghans come in a surprising range of colours and all are allowed.
Lesley tells us some of the breed features that are typical. They were originally bred for hunting. Built on fairly similar lines to the Greyhound, they love to run and Afghan racing is a popular hobby.
As you'd expect, they need a lot of exercise and, with a coat as impressive as theirs, they need a lot of grooming too.
The Afghan has changed little over many years so the breed remains strong and healthy but they can be quite a lot of work so it's a good idea to do plenty of homework before embarking on owning one.

[@darlenechandler2403]

This was very informative. In 1970 my husband bought from a breeder in England an Afghan for me and had it shipped to Canada, when a puppy. She was the same colour as your two. He too was aloof and we would not dare leave reading glasses or socks around the house because they were nice play toys apparently. She was aloof, but very protective of our home. My dogs was called Lady Seekapetra Belle when born and I named her TIffany. I used to enter her in dog shows here. She lived to be 15 years old and then developed hind leg problems, but all the other years she was very healthy. In Canada where I live they are so rare. You make me want another one.

[@angie4life]

Loved this video! My sweet Afghan, Arielle, lived to be just over 16, and was the best dog ever... hope to have another someday.

[@NaturallyHappyDogs]

Aw, great age!

[@OwlCat]

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[@angie4life]

So happy to now have a new Afghan. puppy ; she’s seven months old and just as sweet as our first 😊

[@palexisboyle]

I’m a hairdresser, and as soon as I retire, I MUST get one of these hounds so I can keep up my craft!

[@XjtBA]

Alexis Boyle you will love 💕 having one. Keep us posted 😊

[@lindseyheathcotemalins1921]

That is exactly what I am doing, I have the same Afghan hairstyle lol, get my puppy next month

[@kathyrisk]

Great information... I rescued an afghan about 4 years ago and this information is very accurate and well explained.

[@jeannemilo819]

This is a very informative video! There's a beautiful Afghan hound at my aunts shelter that I've had my eye on for a while and I've been hoping to adopt her once she's done with all her screenings ! Thank you for this video

[@Adotworm]

Did you adopt her? How is she?

[@XjtBA]

Please let us know if you wound up adopting her :)

[@BlackWolf-di9gq]

Beautiful dogs. Very informative video. Thank you.

[@ulileena6103]

First time i saw afgan about 10 years ago, and fell in love with it immediately. Not easy to get afgan in my country, but i have 2 dogs now. Maybe one day i can get afgan hound.

[@cymones1753]

This is a great video I love it!

[@inleblack1136]

Thank you Really informative video Your hounds are beautiful and have lovely names

[@riekiebruitenbach4632]

Beautiful square hounds. Lovely

[@asprelskcalling1151]

Such a great video. Love it!!

[@aqslke]

great video, i like people who love their breed!

[@vickdebroy5705]

amazing video i really love the afghan hounds this video talks and explain a loot about them i really enjoy it keep doing this amazing work

[@bonnieborenschneider1499]

Love my Afghan! She acts like a person! LOL! ❤

[@debbieharry387]

Most informative. Thankyou very much. I am about to get an afghan puppy this Friday, so this information is most welcome.

[@lindamckee1925]

I added all ages of cats and poodles to my house with an adult afghan and there was never a problem.

[@MsBenlane]

excellent really informative video to give a would be owner an idea of what they are getting into what they need.

[@wintershaw]

Thank you Lesley for a most informative interview! My boy, Donovan (facebook.com/Kingdonovan2/) demonstrates many of the traits you talk about. We recently repatriated back to the U.K. from Los Angeles, where he loves the open spaces, running freely and enjoying his doggie friends on our many walks in the country.

[@moirhann]

Hope we get to see a nice german Shepherd as well.. without the damaged rear... also a White Suisse Shepherd ( berger Blanc Suisse )... i have got a stunning picture of very high quality you may use if you like . fits well with the other pictures used here. Great series . Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@xxholicxxclover7413]

moirhann shows have definitely wrecked that breed. Hips on no animal should be that freaking low..

[@lordtj63]

We live on a 4 acre property in Cornwall UK, so they would have plenty of space for exercise. But we cant find breeders anywhere here in England! We are now thinking about importing one or two (from different breeders) from the US instead?

[@stanthology]

They are all over Europe and Britain too. Get on the Afghan pages on Facebook. You will find Afghan breeders or rescue. facebook.com/search/top/?q=afghan%20hound%20no%20drama%20club&epa=SEARCH_BOX

[@memmar1]

What Mason Pearson brush do you use for Afghans?

[@seerat1000]

I am Afghan too thanks for respecting me btw I am human :P

[@anncoffey8375]

I travelled around your country mostly by local bus in 1978. LOVED it! Beautiful country, wonderful welcoming hospitable people.

[@jubyusa]

hahahaha german shepherd weared in Halloween costume

[@xxholicxxclover7413]

Does anyone know what kind of collar they’re using?

[@NaturallyHappyDogs]

They are called lurcher collars :)

[@sahelniazi9644]

Afghaaaaannnn

[@mandypandy111ify]

I couldn't buy an Afghan and not cuddle it all the time. All that fur just begs for it!

[@makpazon11]

5:50 A Drog Queen

[@l187]

@1:00 She forgot Hazaras, Tajiks, Pashtuns, etc. .... JK!

[@Gatewaymotors]

😂 lol

[@Gatewaymotors]

good one

[@jubyusa]

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