The breed is selectively bred for its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Tāžī Spay (Pashto: تاژي سپی‎) or Sag-e Tāzī (Dari Persian: سگ تازی). The breed is selectively bred for its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Tāžī Spay (Pashto: تاژي سپی‎) or Sag-e Tāzī (Dari Persian: سگ تازی). They have the ability to run and turn well. They are also 64 to 69 centimeters tall and weigh 23 to 27 kilograms. Once out of Afghanistan, the history of the Afghan Hound breed became entwined with that of the very earliest dog shows and the Kennel Club (UK).
Tāžī Spay Tāžī Spay|Sag-e Tāzī
Tāžī Spay Tāžī Spay|Sag-e Tāzī