THE AFGHAN.

by Dennis Fisher

This article is one of a great many articles written by Dennis Fisher about a very wide variety of subjects concerning different  dogs, such as obedience training, breeding, showing, health matters, training problems and other subjects.  All these articles appear on Dennis Fisher's websites.   Visit  http://www.allaboutgermanshepherddogs.com the site that has been set up specifically for German Shepherd Dog enthusiasts, or http://www.freedogadvice.com  if you interested in a breed   other than German Shepherd Dogs.

This large, very elegant dog standing about   27 inches at the shoulder and weighing from 50 to 60lbs, originated in Egypt.  Originally bred for hunting gazelles and leopards, it is capable of great speed and it has the ability to turn very easily. The movement is very graceful.  Because of its long silky coat, which can vary in color, and long droopy ears, it is a very handsome animal.

The Afghan carries itself with great aristocratic bearing and is a favorite of fashion photographers who often feature this elegant  animal in advertisements with attractive women.

In temperament the dog is inclined to be somewhat aloof with strangers.  Although friendly and affectionate with members of the family, the dog is quite content to lie quietly on its own without demanding constant attention from it’s owner.   For this reason it has earned the reputation of being the “Philosopher’s dog”.