Yes, they were very popular in Paris too in the '60s, for their glamour, beauty, elegance. I think they were not happy because of their need, like all hounds, to chase and run. They disappeared from the streets, in the' 70s.. Definitely not a dog to live in an appartment in a city.. He needs to run free..
Forget about A-list actress and mega pop stars - Pantene will only convince me to buy their shampoo if they feature one of these mega hairy beauties in their ads! 😁
Hiya I always wanted to have one but I was not sure about the shedding? Having a golden retriever was bad enough with the hair all over the place. How's your experience been?
@@lildoc hello, every dog sheds hair. There's no way. I had a Labrador retriever ... well, as I said, every loose dog, human being too. brushing the hair daily prevents the hair from spreading around the house.
We used to have a black afghan hound when I was kid, Prince was brilliant and I loved him dearly, he was a real escape artist though and mad as anything but so much fun for a small child running around in the garden together.
I remember our Afghan escaping in the night, and back by morning, with feathers in her mouth, while my parents told the neighbours she'd been inside all night, and definitely couldn't have killed their chickens.
My mother raised afghans, using House of Orange bloodlines crossed with a Garnet line. We took our brood dogs with us to our mountain cabin (above timberline) all the time, where we could let them run loose on our long hikes. (since they were our brood bitches we did not keep a show coat on them.) Yes, gaze hounds go after things far away, but they would keep us in sight -within 1/4 mile- and basically keep up with us. When we headed home, they knew to come along if they wanted dinner. Afghans are also terrific jumpers, easily jumping 6 ft. fences (or over a car!), and we clocked one of our males easily keeping up with our car going 35 mph, laughing all the while. They are clowns and divas. Because they are rather bony, they like to lounge on cushioned couches , beds and chairs, crossing their forelegs most elegantly. Surprisingly, they can be fierce watch dogs as well. Their coats are not water proof at all, so in a moist climate they need to be groomed at least every other day to keep them from getting matted. A long show coat takes at least an hour if you groom them daily but they look like liquid gold when they move in their long show coat. You have to be devoted if you want one!
@@jo.a7189 Of this type of dogs or in general. It depends. This dogs are very popular coz of their hunting skills. Around 100-500 usd for a puppy I would say, which is expensive considering the poverty there.
Before I got my Afghan Hound, I heard so many people warn me about their long, luxurious hair and how much maintenance it would be. But let me tell you, she is worth every minute spent brushing and styling her coat. She's actually the most well-behaved dog I have owned! I have a sweatshirt that says 'Afghan Hound Mom: Master of the hairbrush and the art of patience' and I wear it every day lol so true 🐾
the proplem is not their behavior. problem is they are hunters and athletes. so if one dont have garden, space for that dog to play around and enjoy nature like god intended, they will develop problems like depression and stuff.
I loved this episode. A smile on my face all the time. And many viewers could get attracted to these hounds and try to buy one. The challenges of living with these were mentioned very briefly. "These are sight hounds." Translation: they don't use their ears (they don't listen). "Some of them climb walls/fences." Translation: you will have a hard time keeping them fenced in. "They chase everything they see, between rabbits and buses." Translation: don't take them for a walk near a deer park. "They steal your food." Translation: You cannot leave anything unsupervised when these dogs have access to it. If you don't have discipline, of the militaristic, or ritualistic, or little bit autistic or very OCD kind, don't get into these on impulse.
I had two Afghans in the 80's and 90's. Lovely dogs, very cat-like peronalities. They are not as popular as they used to be, which is a good thing as they are not a dog for the avergae person. They require a lot of commitment.
As ex owner of an Afghan agree with all what you wrote, this pedigree is not for everyone and requires more time and attention than most of other pedigrees
I've had Afghans all my life. I pay someone to groom them every few weeks (I have 2) but I also clip off their coats to about 2 inches as I don't show them. They look like puppy Afghans with the shorter hair and look stunning in a different way. If people want to have an Afghan, never ever let them off the lead unless they're fenced in, and make your home absolutely secure so they can't get out. I had one hit by a car when I was a teenager - one of the worst days of my life. They may - or may NOT - come back basically and have no road sense (sight hounds don't have peripheral vision). Maybe most important is the temperament and personality of the owner! If you are a loud, aggressive person with no sense of humour, don't get an Afghan. They're sensitive and will be miserable with you (well most dogs would be, but Afghans would be particularly unhappy). And they are not a dog for control freaks. As the lady said in this video, they're independent-minded compared with other breeds. I love their grace, athleticism and their deep, aggressive bark. They're hilarious to live with and great house dogs actually. Mostly they prefer couches and beds to being outside in the garden. And they're always beautiful to look at.
My family had an Afghan hound when I was in high s school ...still remember a catty friend of my Mom's calling her and asking who was the" beautiful blonde" in Renato's car was that she saw that afternoon. My Dad had just picked up Fritz from the groomer and was on his way home when so called friend spotted them. They recounted that story for years.... RIP Fritz
I had an Afghan female and she would sit in our land cruiser beside me everybody thought it was a blond woman and a dark haired one like me it was so funny ! Cheetah didn't like strangers but was good when we had kids after her we had Dobies still to this day , and love this breed a lot less work thats for sure
I'm from eastern Afghanistan, we have had many of those. They were usually good company to pick up the hunted birds in the mountains of Nuristan. There were many of them but I didn't see many in the Capital Kabul.
My Mom raised Afghan hounds; she shanghaied me into being the groomer. The puppies are darling--wooley all over. Afghans need to run. We clocked ours running beside our car at 35 mph. many times, and they would be laughing. We had a male, Rikki, who jumped clear over Dad's Studebaker car. Yes, they try to escape, often! Yes, they are so tall they can and will counter surf. They are so boney that they like/need soft furniture and beds to lie on. They are rather independent, i.e.: I'm doing it because I want to and not because you tell me to. But when you get a bond with one, they are great fun to hike with; just be sure to have a re-call collar on them or you won't get them back if they take off after something! Think very carefully before you get one--they are not just a decoration.
When I used to play rowdy with mine he quickly became all teeth and claws and I saw how lethal they could be. Never scratched me, but they have been known to take down lions single-handedly. If I was an Afghan Hound I wouldn't take a hairless, fang-less primate very seriously either. You don't actually train an Afghan Hound - you negotiate with it.
Two major inbreeding problems: hip dysplasia and cardiac instability. Lost my all black afghan when she was 2 years old in the middle of her run one day- massive heart attack. Vet said if you get one to live past three years old then they would be ok for the rest of their normal life span. Had a blonde male live to 12. Both were rescue dogs. They do have peculiar personalities, almost cat-like aloof at times. Lots of grooming work, but not as crazy as a husky in pre-summer bloom!
I had an Afghan Hound when I was a child. She was more hyper than the dogs in this video, but essentially a mellow, cooperative dog. She was unfortunately also the least intelligent dog i've ever had, but her beauty and sweetness made up for it.
I doubt that she was not intelligent, sometimes Afghans are stubborn, and if they're not stimulated properly, they become bored and then VERY hard-headed! It can be extremely difficult to train them, it's like they need a reason!🐕😊
By far the most beautiful dog. We had a female and when she died a male. If a ´d have house with garden id would immediately take an other one. Afghans have their own character, you have to know how to handle them. Definetely not a dog for everybody but for me there is no other best choice.
I hate your depiction of the breed. I am 59 and in my lifetime have had 5 Afghan Hounds. You have vainly made them a caricature of how you see yourself, as the thumbnail shows. The breed is NOT a fashion accessory. They are hunters. More than sport hounds, independent thinking, very discerning and fiercely protective. Shame on you. Hopefully people enchanted by your video will do research, this is not a giant Lhasa Apso, this is a large, strong willful dog.
I had the same dog, same colour, she passed in old age. She was a beauty and I bought her in England and had her shipped to Canada. She was a show dog and model in her years. So aloof yet protective I loved it.
I have two Afghans, and like Julie, I would never have any other breed! If you get them professionally groomed, it is a lot easier. But once you have one, you will be hooked forever :)
Second time watching this video. Guess I didn't pay close attention to when she mentioned the average life span of Afghan Hounds being 12 to 13 years. My two made it to 15 each. Being they were my first Afghans, I was not aware they don't normally live to 15. When both of mine passed, neither seemed sick or even old. They were still very playful and would run, jetting here and there as Afghans do. At different times (as they came from different litters) their bodies just shut down. I was there when the first one died. She seemed surprised she couldn't stand and when I heard that her body was shutting down, I allowed the doctor to euthanize her. As they were taking her from the waiting area, "Cheeks" looked up at me as when your child is sick and looks to you to do something to help them feel better. Then she was gone. That was around 25 years ago and out of all the dogs I have had in my life, I still think about my two Afghan Hounds more than the others.
I feel you !!! Both of our afghan died at 14 and it was the same thing they never looked old , except for the white parts around their face , we did the same thing.. This is something is just post , greetings from Cancun Mexico My grandfather got a trained black afghan puppy sent from Russia to Mexico city as a present , unfortunately my grandpa died 6 months later so my dad took him in , the most amazing dog ever seen , he was as smart as a human being for real jeje , then we also got a black female and she was my dads little girl , he always recognize that she was way more important than me and my brother jaja .. She used to have her own place at the table , she was like 70 kg super fat and the most loyal dog you could ever have , they are super agresive with strangers and will attack as fast as possible
@@rafakanabik5935 Interesting they were so agressive towards strangers. I never allow strangers to approach any of my dogs. It's just too much of a financial risk. You just never know how your dog will feel about any one individual. Still, my Afghans never seemed to want to attack anyone. If someone came to the door or approached the fence, they would give that heavy bark that made whoever, back up in a hurry. Maybe the two best dogs I ever had. Like a cross between a cat, dog and human. Wish I could afford two more.
@@ZebraFacts Yeah exactly , same with mines .. When i mean strangers im talking bout delivery service , unkown strangers knocking at the door , etc.. but they both where super friendly with people , my neighbors 12 and 13 y/o kids use to take the female out for a walk cause she was super fat and they wanted to help her jaja.. Yep ive had pitbulls all my life , but those 2 afghans where the most human like dogs
Lucky!! I want one SO MUCH, but I can not even find any where we live, I just can't understand why..I couldn't believe it when I found this video, it randomly showed up in my "you should watch", after a hair tutorial!😊
@@skylarbix7912 u could always get a baby shipped to u. The one I saw imo was more beautiful than the ones in this video. He was very active, just leaping around like an antelope.
@@THEE.apples Hello ii Marquise, I just saw your post, thanks for responding! Yes I have heard that you can purchase a puppy- from "boutiques", usually only teacup types, but I will definitely look into your suggestion . I've heard of horrible stories, where you send the $$ and then you don't even get a puppy, or you get a pup and that is NOT what you've purchased, but I think I'll check this out anyway 🐩🐕🐶 Also I'm not on Facebook, so I think that would help!! Thank you for the suggestions, Katy 😊
We have had 3 rescue Affies in our lives. Yes you do have to put the work in to make them comfortable, but they don't have to be show dogs. Clip them underneath so they are not uncomforble and keep the ouside long if youn want the 'look'. My Layla was found on the street because she was too old for a 'show dog', Toby was too wild, and my lovely boy Houston got 'too big'. Affies are amazing dogs. We love our hounds, so now we have a shorter haired, but just as nutty, Saluki, Rosie.
This is my most favorite breed of dog. Sweet, athletic, beautiful, and smart. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few Afghans and I’m just always blown away by how tall and graceful they are. It’d be a dream to own one some day.
I’ve seen them in a villa of a wealthy french near Marakech, in the Atlas, 30 ys ago. They were jumping around in the park, I knocked and the housekeeper showed me the dogs. For some bakshish, of course. They’re indeed beautiful.
I was joking elsewhere, but seriously thought this was a nice piece of (visual) storytelling - maybe obvious to some, but to me it was a smile on my face all the time
We had a neighbour at the cottage with a pair of these when I was a kid (70s). They are truly a unique breed. I didn't even remember the chin hair, but that coiffure is unmistakable.
I learned about the breed when I did dog walking part time after college and my one longtime client was an Afghan hound owner. His name was Otis and he ended up coming on adventures with me in NYC beyond a morning walk on the water. He was amazing and I’d love to have another one.
My grandmother got one of these because she thought it was a gorgeous breed . And let me tell ya I agree however! The dog was impossible to maintain its standards not to mention it would steal food and even sprained my cousins ankle while on a walk. It’s hair would get matted regularly and because we all were in school and work we just didn’t have the time to take care of it like we should. She lived for a good 12 years though my grandma took care of it well. But as pretty as this breed is I’m not getting another one anytime soon
Love Afghans - had a blonde named Sasha - SO LOVELY, SUCH A GOOD NATURE - she went to heaven - I saw her there when I visited - will be with her one day - I too would not have any other breed though my friend has 2 Huskies and oh my how they commicate and love their blue eyes - so they are my 2nd favorites.
I remember back during the late 1970's my brother had a male friend who would come over to our house with 2 big silver full bred Afghan hounds, they were so majestic and were just a sight to see walking side by side and very quiet, never barking and always calm.
As a child of the 70's, my grandmother had an afghan and she was a very aloof. She was gorgeous and as a child I loved brushing her hair, at the time my hair was very long and the same colour as yours. I would have been 8 or so and my fathers family was all gathers at our house to celebrate Christmas. Adja would always be put away in my bedroom as she could be a little bit rambunctious at gathering with small children around. She was lying on my bed and next to the bed was a bookcase, I went in to grab a book for us children. I must have surprised her because she jumped off the bed and proceeded to bite me straight through my bottom lip, all four eye teeth went straight through and I was bleeding quite a bit and walked into the lounge room and started caused a scene. Luckily enough we lived above a dental clinic and they stitched me straight away" It
These dogs were also used for guard positions during the night time when Temperatures were cold. They would be able to investigate further from a heat source than the guards themselves.
Dogs aren't "bred by nature" lol. Every single dog breed is selectively bred and 100% man made. The domestic dog "canis lupis" is not a natural creature, just like cats, cows, sheep, horses or any livestock aren't natural creatures and are all man made from their ancient counterparts.
Wrong! That is the thinking that has led so many to be abandoned to shelters. RESEARCH! These are not big calm fashionistas. They are hunting dogs, that have been bred to have an exaggerated coat. They are not big Lhasa Apsos.
Anneka has beautiful blonde hair
Afghan Hound - hold my bone
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Nice one
Good one
@@Animal-Watch your hair could match Golden Retrievers :)
Yes I was thinking the same thing!!!!
Yes, they were very popular in Paris too in the '60s, for their glamour, beauty, elegance. I think they were not happy because of their need, like all hounds, to chase and run. They disappeared from the streets, in the' 70s.. Definitely not a dog to live in an appartment in a city.. He needs to run free..
So true
All dogs need to run free, even if it's 1 hr per day.
They are beautiful but the moment you had your hair blown was priceless. Didn't expect that coming after the dogs. Lol
The best breed on earth
Love your videos.
I want one hahaha,
I searched Afghan Hound because of Dreamcatcher's Yoohyeon.
Please do a vlog on azawakh and thai ridgeback
Funny enough filming Thai Ridgeback tomorrow
@@Animal-Watch I'm looking forward to it
Forget about A-list actress and mega pop stars - Pantene will only convince me to buy their shampoo if they feature one of these mega hairy beauties in their ads! 😁
Yes absolutely 🤣🤭👍
You mean Anneka? As in one of ...
I use Pantene shampoo and conditioner on my 3 🤣
i have an afghan hound. his name is Steven Tyler. 😎
PFFFT
I thought you would've said "Fabio."
@@brownin329 what? Fabio?!
Hiya I always wanted to have one but I was not sure about the shedding? Having a golden retriever was bad enough with the hair all over the place. How's your experience been?
@@lildoc hello, every dog sheds hair. There's no way. I had a Labrador retriever ... well, as I said, every loose dog, human being too.
brushing the hair daily prevents the hair from spreading around the house.
Kinda looks like snoop dogg with a perm
keepingupwith jee LMAO I CANT
Wiliam Forsythe h o w ?
Anna: *Has beautiful long blonde hair*
Afghan Hound: *Now this is an Avengers level threat.*
😂👍
Yo, is this thing a dog?
Wha?
They realise very well that they're fabulous. When our Afghan was in public when coming from a grooming, she acted like a complete diva.
The presenter is hilarious, love her. She’s got a great personality 😂
Aw thankyou 🙏😍
Hard to see cuz she looks like transgender
I Agree but she reminded us that their hair matches way too many times 🤦🏻♂️
@@SnowWhiteTheU2 Well...lol
@@SnowWhiteTheU2How many too many?
We used to have a black afghan hound when I was kid, Prince was brilliant and I loved him dearly, he was a real escape artist though and mad as anything but so much fun for a small child running around in the garden together.
Haha that's adorable. Would love for you to share some stories.
Our afghan scaped two times, he could unlock doors just like a human😶
@@barbaracs8152 notice how it also has hair similar to a human? That’s because it is. They are acting like dogs but in reality they are really humans
I remember our Afghan escaping in the night, and back by morning, with feathers in her mouth, while my parents told the neighbours she'd been inside all night, and definitely couldn't have killed their chickens.
My mother raised afghans, using House of Orange bloodlines crossed with a Garnet line. We took our brood dogs with us to our mountain cabin (above timberline) all the time, where we could let them run loose on our long hikes. (since they were our brood bitches we did not keep a show coat on them.) Yes, gaze hounds go after things far away, but they would keep us in sight -within 1/4 mile- and basically keep up with us. When we headed home, they knew to come along if they wanted dinner. Afghans are also terrific jumpers, easily jumping 6 ft. fences (or over a car!), and we clocked one of our males easily keeping up with our car going 35 mph, laughing all the while. They are clowns and divas. Because they are rather bony, they like to lounge on cushioned couches , beds and chairs, crossing their forelegs most elegantly. Surprisingly, they can be fierce watch dogs as well. Their coats are not water proof at all, so in a moist climate they need to be groomed at least every other day to keep them from getting matted. A long show coat takes at least an hour if you groom them daily but they look like liquid gold when they move in their long show coat. You have to be devoted if you want one!
In Afghanistan we call them "tazi", while the word for dog is "sag". The difference is that they are breed specially for hunting.
How much does a puppy cost in your country ?
@@jo.a7189
Of this type of dogs or in general. It depends. This dogs are very popular coz of their hunting skills. Around 100-500 usd for a puppy I would say, which is expensive considering the poverty there.
Afghanistan was Ancient Buddhist capital , once very rich and peaceful country
Before I got my Afghan Hound, I heard so many people warn me about their long, luxurious hair and how much maintenance it would be. But let me tell you, she is worth every minute spent brushing and styling her coat. She's actually the most well-behaved dog I have owned! I have a sweatshirt that says 'Afghan Hound Mom: Master of the hairbrush and the art of patience' and I wear it every day lol so true 🐾
the proplem is not their behavior. problem is they are hunters and athletes. so if one dont have garden, space for that dog to play around and enjoy nature like god intended, they will develop problems like depression and stuff.
WTF they dont look like Weasel at all
This dog can actually make the front cover for the VOGUE magazine
They are beautiful dogs .thank you for showing them.
so beautiful 😍
Our dogs are beautiful like our country 🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫😘👌🏼
Lol
The dog looks like pashtoon taliban
@@ahmadshahahmadi6661 my son sleep in west with dog mouth kisser afghanistan is for alwise land of pashtoon
I'm sorry my country screwed your country over. I voted against creepy Joe.
@@ahmadshahahmadi6661 hahahahahah😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
So, the only thing you do for a living is go to random houses and pet their Cute and Cuddly dogs? Great, How can I do that?
Don't hate.
@@trawlins396 I don't! I love this job!
@@comrade3186 i have so many questions.
@@illusoghiaccio Me too
They look a lot like hippies from the 60's and 70s
RIGHT
I loved this episode. A smile on my face all the time. And many viewers could get attracted to these hounds and try to buy one. The challenges of living with these were mentioned very briefly. "These are sight hounds." Translation: they don't use their ears (they don't listen). "Some of them climb walls/fences." Translation: you will have a hard time keeping them fenced in. "They chase everything they see, between rabbits and buses." Translation: don't take them for a walk near a deer park. "They steal your food." Translation: You cannot leave anything unsupervised when these dogs have access to it.
If you don't have discipline, of the militaristic, or ritualistic, or little bit autistic or very OCD kind, don't get into these on impulse.
Loving your style!! ❤🎉😂
Thank you ❤
I had two Afghans in the 80's and 90's. Lovely dogs, very cat-like peronalities. They are not as popular as they used to be, which is a good thing as they are not a dog for the avergae person. They require a lot of commitment.
Yes, I think that is true.
As ex owner of an Afghan agree with all what you wrote, this pedigree is not for everyone and requires more time and attention than most of other pedigrees
sounds like a husky lol they are very cat like
@@Beano36
Their known as Tazi, that’s their actually name
I've had Afghans all my life. I pay someone to groom them every few weeks (I have 2) but I also clip off their coats to about 2 inches as I don't show them. They look like puppy Afghans with the shorter hair and look stunning in a different way. If people want to have an Afghan, never ever let them off the lead unless they're fenced in, and make your home absolutely secure so they can't get out. I had one hit by a car when I was a teenager - one of the worst days of my life. They may - or may NOT - come back basically and have no road sense (sight hounds don't have peripheral vision). Maybe most important is the temperament and personality of the owner! If you are a loud, aggressive person with no sense of humour, don't get an Afghan. They're sensitive and will be miserable with you (well most dogs would be, but Afghans would be particularly unhappy). And they are not a dog for control freaks. As the lady said in this video, they're independent-minded compared with other breeds. I love their grace, athleticism and their deep, aggressive bark. They're hilarious to live with and great house dogs actually. Mostly they prefer couches and beds to being outside in the garden. And they're always beautiful to look at.
Die schönste Hunderasse der Welt
They can’t be worse than giant malamutes that pretends to be deaf. Took two yrs to housebreak my pup. She was a sweet lap dog at 100 lbs.
Sums up my Greyhound well too!
My family had an Afghan hound when I was in high s school ...still remember a catty friend of my Mom's calling her and asking who was the" beautiful blonde" in Renato's car was that she saw that afternoon. My Dad had just picked up Fritz from the groomer and was on his way home when so called friend spotted them. They recounted that story for years.... RIP Fritz
Now that's a story... I cant imagine the scandal and embarrassment that befell the so called friend.
funny!
🤣🤣🤣How cute
lol funny .
I had an Afghan female and she would sit in our land cruiser beside me everybody thought it was a blond woman and a dark haired one like me it was so funny ! Cheetah didn't like strangers but was good when we had kids after her we had Dobies still to this day , and love this breed a lot less work thats for sure
I'm from eastern Afghanistan, we have had many of those. They were usually good company to pick up the hunted birds in the mountains of Nuristan.
There were many of them but I didn't see many in the Capital Kabul.
You should be a real friend and send me one to take care of 😊
This looks like a dog version of her.
✨BEAUTIFUL HAIR✨
I used Unicure conditioner on my Afghanis ...
I had a cream with a black mask, lady Tori, and a Black and Tan Lady Shantell. .
I miss them so much
My Mom raised Afghan hounds; she shanghaied me into being the groomer. The puppies are darling--wooley all over. Afghans need to run. We clocked ours running beside our car at 35 mph. many times, and they would be laughing. We had a male, Rikki, who jumped clear over Dad's Studebaker car. Yes, they try to escape, often! Yes, they are so tall they can and will counter surf. They are so boney that they like/need soft furniture and beds to lie on. They are rather independent, i.e.: I'm doing it because I want to and not because you tell me to. But when you get a bond with one, they are great fun to hike with; just be sure to have a re-call collar on them or you won't get them back if they take off after something! Think very carefully before you get one--they are not just a decoration.
The most glamorous Afghan Hound presented by the most glamorous and babelicious Anneka :)
AH owners have to have good self-esteem because the dogs look better than the owners. I had two beautiful dogs that put me to shame.
They are like our Afghan women, beautiful, tough and with a baggage of sad history.
didnt know weasel was this beautiful
When I used to play rowdy with mine he quickly became all teeth and claws and I saw how lethal they could be. Never scratched me, but they have been known to take down lions single-handedly. If I was an Afghan Hound I wouldn't take a hairless, fang-less primate very seriously either. You don't actually train an Afghan Hound - you negotiate with it.
This was a most unique and enjoyable video. It reminded me of when I raised Irish Setters. Thanks Anneka.
You are welcome 😍
The Fabio of dogs. They are very sweet.
Two major inbreeding problems: hip dysplasia and cardiac instability. Lost my all black afghan when she was 2 years old in the middle of her run one day- massive heart attack. Vet said if you get one to live past three years old then they would be ok for the rest of their normal life span. Had a blonde male live to 12. Both were rescue dogs. They do have peculiar personalities, almost cat-like aloof at times. Lots of grooming work, but not as crazy as a husky in pre-summer bloom!
My parents are getting an Afghan soon so i thought id go straight to the source and see what they are like, lovely dogs :)
I had an Afghan Hound when I was a child. She was more hyper than the dogs in this video, but essentially a mellow, cooperative dog. She was unfortunately also the least intelligent dog i've ever had, but her beauty and sweetness made up for it.
I doubt that she was not intelligent, sometimes Afghans are stubborn, and if they're not stimulated properly, they become bored and then VERY hard-headed! It can be extremely difficult to train them, it's like they need a reason!🐕😊
I found that I had to negotiate with mine.
@@corneliusaurelius4880 very funny cornelius, ur the comedian of the year 😐
@@skylarbix7912 o
Okay.... She was more mellow.... And less cooprative . Got it.
"SINCE WHEN DOES AN AFGHAN HOUND HAVE BLOODY THUMBS?"
THIS MAN GETS IT
By far the most beautiful dog. We had a female and when she died a male. If a ´d have house with garden id would immediately take an other one. Afghans have their own character, you have to know how to handle them. Definetely not a dog for everybody but for me there is no other best choice.
I hate your depiction of the breed. I am 59 and in my lifetime have had 5 Afghan Hounds. You have vainly made them a caricature of how you see yourself, as the thumbnail shows. The breed is NOT a fashion accessory. They are hunters. More than sport hounds, independent thinking, very discerning and fiercely protective.
Shame on you. Hopefully people enchanted by your video will do research, this is not a giant Lhasa Apso, this is a large, strong willful dog.
I had the same dog, same colour, she passed in old age. She was a beauty and I bought her in England and had her shipped to Canada. She was a show dog and model in her years. So aloof yet protective I loved it.
If she was a dog she would definitely be an Afghan. I think I'd be a maltese haha
He he 🤭
I'm an Afghan so if you need some dog
I used to have an Afghan hound, currently looking for one now!
So this is weasels breed
I have two Afghans, and like Julie, I would never have any other breed! If you get them professionally groomed, it is a lot easier. But once you have one, you will be hooked forever :)
Their faces when in the snoods :-D
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Second time watching this video. Guess I didn't pay close attention to when she mentioned the average life span of Afghan Hounds being 12 to 13 years. My two made it to 15 each. Being they were my first Afghans, I was not aware they don't normally live to 15. When both of mine passed, neither seemed sick or even old. They were still very playful and would run, jetting here and there as Afghans do. At different times (as they came from different litters) their bodies just shut down. I was there when the first one died. She seemed surprised she couldn't stand and when I heard that her body was shutting down, I allowed the doctor to euthanize her. As they were taking her from the waiting area, "Cheeks" looked up at me as when your child is sick and looks to you to do something to help them feel better. Then she was gone. That was around 25 years ago and out of all the dogs I have had in my life, I still think about my two Afghan Hounds more than the others.
I feel you !!! Both of our afghan died at 14 and it was the same thing they never looked old , except for the white parts around their face , we did the same thing.. This is something is just post , greetings from Cancun Mexico
My grandfather got a trained black afghan puppy sent from Russia to Mexico city as a present , unfortunately my grandpa died 6 months later so my dad took him in , the most amazing dog ever seen , he was as smart as a human being for real jeje , then we also got a black female and she was my dads little girl , he always recognize that she was way more important than me and my brother jaja .. She used to have her own place at the table , she was like 70 kg super fat and the most loyal dog you could ever have , they are super agresive with strangers and will attack as fast as possible
@@rafakanabik5935 Interesting they were so agressive towards strangers. I never allow strangers to approach any of my dogs. It's just too much of a financial risk. You just never know how your dog will feel about any one individual. Still, my Afghans never seemed to want to attack anyone. If someone came to the door or approached the fence, they would give that heavy bark that made whoever, back up in a hurry. Maybe the two best dogs I ever had. Like a cross between a cat, dog and human. Wish I could afford two more.
@@ZebraFacts Yeah exactly , same with mines .. When i mean strangers im talking bout delivery service , unkown strangers knocking at the door , etc.. but they both where super friendly with people , my neighbors 12 and 13 y/o kids use to take the female out for a walk cause she was super fat and they wanted to help her jaja.. Yep ive had pitbulls all my life , but those 2 afghans where the most human like dogs
They are wonderful animals, very regal and loving. My afghan was named Sir Duke>
This is one of the saddest things I've read this week
Wow what a beautiful animal...unbelievable
I've seen one in person. They're so pretty.
Lucky!! I want one SO MUCH, but I can not even find any where we live, I just can't understand why..I couldn't believe it when I found this video, it randomly showed up in my "you should watch", after a hair tutorial!😊
@@skylarbix7912 u could always get a baby shipped to u. The one I saw imo was more beautiful than the ones in this video. He was very active, just leaping around like an antelope.
@@THEE.apples Hello ii Marquise, I just saw your post, thanks for responding! Yes I have heard that you can purchase a puppy- from "boutiques", usually only teacup types, but I will definitely look into your suggestion . I've heard of horrible stories, where you send the $$ and then you don't even get a puppy, or you get a pup and that is NOT what you've purchased, but I think I'll check this out anyway 🐩🐕🐶 Also I'm not on Facebook, so I think that would help!! Thank you for the suggestions, Katy 😊
@@skylarbix7912 What country are you in?
I can't understand how these dogs developed in such wild country while requiring the most time-consuming, infrastructure-dependent maintenance :/
Are you sure that Afghanistan is a wild Country.
As a point of me you must have trip to Afghanistan.
Ok
Afghanistan wasn't a wild country untill some of countries attacked it ok???so first think then talk
@@atieh2462 You should take your own advice. That's not what I was talking about at all.
@@sadamkhalil7391 Been there, done that. "Wild country" is a term of respect. Settle down.
I love the way their hair moves!
What a glorious dog
We have had 3 rescue Affies in our lives. Yes you do have to put the work in to make them comfortable, but they don't have to be show dogs. Clip them underneath so they are not uncomforble and keep the ouside long if youn want the 'look'. My Layla was found on the street because she was too old for a 'show dog', Toby was too wild, and my lovely boy Houston got 'too big'. Affies are amazing dogs. We love our hounds, so now we have a shorter haired, but just as nutty, Saluki, Rosie.
This is my most favorite breed of dog. Sweet, athletic, beautiful, and smart. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few Afghans and I’m just always blown away by how tall and graceful they are. It’d be a dream to own one some day.
Im A dad of three and they ar just big baby’s i love them
They are very fun and beautiful
I love how she wore the flare pants too , makes her REALLLY look like the hound :D
Can you do a vid on Salukis? They're the most ancient breed in the world
Isahaq Yusuf and my favorite
DNA testing has shown that the Afghan Hound is " the most ancient breed in the world". Google it.
D Kassir it’s likely that’s they share a pretty recent common ancestor tho
Yess Salukis are so beautiful!!!
I’ve seen them in a villa of a wealthy french near Marakech, in the Atlas, 30 ys ago.
They were jumping around in the park, I knocked and the housekeeper showed me the dogs. For some bakshish, of course.
They’re indeed beautiful.
I'd say the Afghan Hound is a Beautiful Princess with beautiful lustrous hair that got turned into a Dog by a higher being lol
so glamorous! I'd love to have an Afghan hound dog , thank you for bringing this breed to your channel I hope one day you`d feature The Chihuahua
People in my area have afghan hounds and they are beautiful dogs there’s 2 people that have afghan hounds in my area . Gorgeous dogs 🐶
Ooooh, I just wish we had some in my area!! I'd probably bother the owners though!!!🥰🐶
Beautiful dogs 😍
Beautiful Valentines Day treat! Love them!
Hahahahha, omg I had so much laugh. The best episode, and those dogs, magnificent, beautiful😍
Thankyou 💋🙏😍
I was joking elsewhere, but seriously thought this was a nice piece of (visual) storytelling - maybe obvious to some, but to me it was a smile on my face all the time
We had a neighbour at the cottage with a pair of these when I was a kid (70s). They are truly a unique breed. I didn't even remember the chin hair, but that coiffure is unmistakable.
My God, they are beautiful.
Anyone from Afghanistan🇦🇫✌️
That is very beautiful dog ❤❤
They are truly gorgeous. Like the dog for King and Queen
They have long hair coming out of their chin. I don’t think I noticed that before. These dogs are amazing. When they run all their hair flows.
Sooooo cuteeee
they are
All my ten Afghan Hounds have multiple designer collars 😂
Extremely beautiful dog
My mother had 5 of these beauties when I was younger.. I remember them all.. Tikka, Sharda, Misty, Lacy and Pepper. She did crufts with them.
What is crufts???
I want one of these. I love to braid, and this dog definitely has potential !!!
I learned about the breed when I did dog walking part time after college and my one longtime client was an Afghan hound owner. His name was Otis and he ended up coming on adventures with me in NYC beyond a morning walk on the water. He was amazing and I’d love to have another one.
Damn, so beautiful... Love them.
4 hours prep to go out in the rain lol
My grandmother got one of these because she thought it was a gorgeous breed . And let me tell ya I agree however! The dog was impossible to maintain its standards not to mention it would steal food and even sprained my cousins ankle while on a walk. It’s hair would get matted regularly and because we all were in school and work we just didn’t have the time to take care of it like we should. She lived for a good 12 years though my grandma took care of it well. But as pretty as this breed is I’m not getting another one anytime soon
Lovely dogs, but the hair is just a pain if you don’t love grooming constantly.
These are my favorite breed with a Samoyed being the 2nd. I'll take 2.
The most world pretty girl.
.. is you❤
Love Afghans - had a blonde named Sasha - SO LOVELY, SUCH A GOOD NATURE - she went to heaven - I saw her there when I visited - will be with her one day - I too would not have any other breed though my friend has 2 Huskies and oh my how they commicate and love their blue eyes - so they are my 2nd favorites.
Love you great Afghanistan and Afghan hounds best breeds dogs in the world. Love you my dear Afghanistan
If I had half thier hair omg
I remember back during the late 1970's my brother had a male friend who would come over to our house with 2 big silver full bred Afghan hounds, they were so majestic and were just a sight to see walking side by side and very quiet, never barking and always calm.
8:20 didn`t see that coming - laughed my head off! Bravo!
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I absolutely adore my Afghan Versailles, she’s so funny, very trainable and loving
Lol came here after watching suicide squad haha
I love afgan hound 😍🤩😘💓💞💕❤️
As a child of the 70's, my grandmother had an afghan and she was a very aloof. She was gorgeous and as a child I loved brushing her hair, at the time my hair was very long and the same colour as yours. I would have been 8 or so and my fathers family was all gathers at our house to celebrate Christmas. Adja would always be put away in my bedroom as she could be a little bit rambunctious at gathering with small children around. She was lying on my bed and next to the bed was a bookcase, I went in to grab a book for us children. I must have surprised her because she jumped off the bed and proceeded to bite me straight through my bottom lip, all four eye teeth went straight through and I was bleeding quite a bit and walked into the lounge room and started caused a scene. Luckily enough we lived above a dental clinic and they stitched me straight away"
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These dogs were also used for guard positions during the night time when Temperatures were cold. They would be able to investigate further from a heat source than the guards themselves.
Wow, you guys look like a one big matching happy family .:). They are so beautiful and exotic looking Dogs never seen anything like them..
How did you know that I became obsessed with these dogs just this week?? That’s so crazy!! 💛
A dog specifically bred by nature for the fashion industry.
Dogs aren't "bred by nature" lol. Every single dog breed is selectively bred and 100% man made. The domestic dog "canis lupis" is not a natural creature, just like cats, cows, sheep, horses or any livestock aren't natural creatures and are all man made from their ancient counterparts.
@@colmastro4373 *Canis lupus familiaris
Wrong! That is the thinking that has led so many to be abandoned to shelters.
RESEARCH! These are not big calm fashionistas. They are hunting dogs, that have been bred to have an exaggerated coat. They are not big Lhasa Apsos.
Aneeka from which country ?