If you feel compelled to buy an Afghan Hound puppy instead of adopting one through Afghan Hound Rescue of California  - or another rescue organization -  please do your homework first.  Please only purchase a dog from a reputable breeder, from a breeder who has been recommended by The Afghan Hound Club of America or by an AKC affilliated regional club. 

Just because a "breeder" has a website and states that they are AKC  [American Kennel Club] affiliated does not necessarily make it true.  Make a few phone calls and ask the experts at the links above who they would recommend.

This recommendation holds true for any one considering buying a dog of any breed.  Visit the AKC website and click on BREEDS.  Make a few calls to the national club for the breed that you are interested in, and to the regional clubs, and get referrals to reputable breeders.

Thinking about buying a puppy either in a pet store or ONLINE?

Please take a moment and watch this MSNBC/Today Show report first.

Visit the link above to see if an Afghan Hound is the right breed match for you and your family.  [Provided by the Afghan Hound Club of America.]

Also please be sure to visit Afghan Hound Characteristics, generously shared with us by Mimi Davis of Denver Afghan Hound Rescue.

Mark Rogers has been incredibly generous with his time and talent. 

Many of the photos on this website are courtesy of Mark.

From the bottom of our hearts we thank you Mark!

AHCA Rescue provides support, coordination, and financial assistance to a national network of volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, temperament evaluations, foster placements, and loving, permanent homes are provided to homeless Afghan Hounds. AHCA Rescue receives its funding from individual contributors, fund-raising items and events, and from donations by regional Afghan Hound clubs. 

General Appearance: The Afghan Hound is an aristocrat, his whole appearance one of dignity and aloofness with no trace of plainness or coarseness. He has a straight front, proudly carried head, eyes gazing into the distance as if in memory of ages past. The striking characteristics of the breed-exotic, or "Eastern," expression, long silky topknot, peculiar coat pattern, very prominent hipbones, large feet, and the impression of a somewhat exaggerated bend in the stifle due to profuse trouserings-stand out clearly, giving the Afghan Hound the appearance of what he is, a king of dogs, that has held true to tradition throughout the ages.

To read the complete Afghan Hound Breed standard please visit http://www.akc.org/breeds/afghan_hound/

The Afghan Hound was discovered by the Western World in Afghanistan and surrounding regions during the 19th century, with the first specimens brought to England in the latter part of that century. Of the breed's origin and its history prior to then, little is known for certain. It was once believed that the Afghan Hound existed in Egypt thousands of years ago, with a second theory that the breed evolved on the steppes of Asia representing the original sight hound. A great deal of research has not provided proof for either of these speculations.

Please click here to visit the American Kennel Club [AKC] to learn more about the history of Afghan Hounds.

Provided by the Afghan Hound Club of America.

Deadly Pet Threats maybe lurking around YOUR home.  Take a moment to watch this MSNBC video.

The webmaster writes: 

Lynn's collars are incredibly beautiful and extremely well made.  Lynn's designs are not only striking, they are strong and durable, made with love and only the best of materials - and they arrive in an extremely timely fashion.

Debbie VanStory is responsible for some of the pictures of Simon on our Rescue Afghan Hounds Available Now page.  She generously volunteered to take pictures of Simon and then just as generously allowed us to use the same on this site.

Debbie has two websites you may check out - the first features mostly shots from her work in the entertainment industry  http://www.rockinexposures.com/

The second includes pet photography work and may be seen by clicking here. 

Debbie is located in Orange County, California.

Thank you Debbie!

Thank you to Robert Valentine, a vet tech at the Ventura County Animal Shelter in Camarillo for creating this presentation and for sharing it with us all.

Regardless of how we each personally feel about the current situation in Iraq, those of us who love dogs are thankful for not only the men and women serving in Iraq, but also for the efforts of their four legged comrades.

Please take a moment to visit and read the compelling posting at the following link.

Thank you for all that you each do for so many! 

http://nedthetoothpick.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6031

Recipe for healthy and tempting home made treats -- to use for obedience and agility training or just around the house!

An over view of the breed and what to expect.

Here's an interesting test.

Many so called "breeders" are mixing breeds of dogs and coming up with what they are calling "designer breeds", mean while animal shelters/pounds across North America are filled to the brims with these same mixed breeds. 

Try your hand at the test at the link above and see how you fair.  And please keep your results in mind the next time you are ready to make a new addition to your family.