: any of a breed of tall slim swift hunting dogs originating in Afghanistan with a coat of silky thick hair and a long silky topknot
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Recent Examples on the WebHer competition included Mercedes, a German shepherd (who placed second), Louis, an Afghan hound, Comet, a Shih Tzu, and three other finalists.—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 Armando Sobrado, an owner from Miami, added an antistatic treatment to his shiny black Afghan hound’s day-of coat regimen, extending his morning grooming schedule by 30 minutes.—Washington Post, 14 June 2021 Earlier in the competition, the Scottish deerhound won the Hound Group, which consisted of 28 breeds, NBC Sports reports, including the Afghan hound and the dachshund.—Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2020
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