The Afghan
Hound is a tall and slender sighthound with an aristocratic
bearing. It has a long, narrow, refined head with a
silky topknot and powerful jaws. The occiput is quite
prominent. Its muzzle is slighty convex with a black
nose. Its eyes are dark and almond-shaped and the ears
lie flat to the head. It has a long and strong neck
and hipbones that are quite prominent. The feet are
large and covered with long hair and the front legs
are strong and straight. Its coat is long, rich, and
silky.