The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when playing. The breed has a reputation among dog trainers of having a relatively slow obedience intelligence. The Afghan Hound has many cat-like tendencies and is not slavish in its obedience as are some other breeds.
The Afghan hound has a leaning towards independence. Owners should not be surprised if their Afghan hounds sometimes choose to ignore commands. The Afghan hound is seldom used today for hunting in Europe and America where they are popular.
Afghan hounds are frequent participants in lure coursing events and are also popular in the sport of conformation showing. They must be groomed regularly as they have extremely long coats.
The Afghan hound has a long and silky coat, as they originate from the cold mountains of Afghanistan where their unique appearance provides the dogs with vital advantages in the winters.
