The aristocratic and dignified breed of dogs known as Afghan hounds is known for its long, silky hair as well as its curled tail. The long hair is due to its development in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, and its hunting and shepherding abilities are bred in as well. The prey it usually hunts naturally are hares and gazelles. They stand tall at 2 to 2.5 feet in height and weigh between 45 and 60 pounds at show weight. Genomic studies show the Afghan hound to be among the oldest of all dog breeds. They come in all colors and was first discovered in the west in Afghanistan, hence the name. In the era of World War I, the breed became literally extinct in the western world. They became a breed again in the early 1920s after a group of them was sent to Scotland. This category offers listings dealing with breeders of the Afghan Hound.