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Afghan Hound Rescue Groups
This is a very ancient dog, native to Sinai, and mentioned several times in Egyptian papyruses as well as pictured in the caves of northern Afghanistan more than 5000 years ago. The breed was kept pure for centuries, and its exportation was always prohibited. It therefore only reached Europe as contraband early in this century. This elegant sighthound was used as a shepherd and hunter of many types of game including deer, wild goats, and even wolves and snow leopards. They were also used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. Read More >>
California
Afghan Hound Rescue of Southern California, Inc.
Afghan Hound Rescue of California
Connecticut
Afghan Rescue of New England
New Jersey
Afghan Hound Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
New York
Afghan Hound Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
Ohio
Afghan Hound Rescue of Central Ohio
Pennsylvania
Afghan Hound Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
Nationwide
Afghan Hound Club of America Rescues
