Scientific name:
Canis lupus

Natural spread:
Asia

the Afghan possesses a fashionable appearance. Not least through its long silk-hair and its athletic physique. Size: 64-74 cm. Weight: 23-27 kg. Fur: long and silken.

Against end of the 19.-century, the race got to Europe. English Soldaten, who returned home from the war, brought the first dogs.

The Afghan requires very much exercise. With the walk, it is active, opposite people however also often restrained.