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Afghan hound
noun
: 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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And the film manages to craft a surprisingly satisfying romance between Bull and his next-door neighbor Honey (Kathryn Hahn), an Afghan hound show dog he’s always seen himself as inferior to.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
The viral moment offers a glimpse into the challenges—and comedy—of raising an Afghan hound puppy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Bull, who’s long had a crush on Honey (Kathryn Hahn), the Afghan hound next door, decides to enjoy one last evening while still in possession of his inspirations, with his best friends Rocco (Idris Elba), Fetch (Fred Armisen) and Lucky (Bobby Moynihan).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
My grandmother started with Afghan hounds, actually.
—Savannah White, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025
Gladstone said Rothschild was in his late 70s and devoted to his dog, an Afghan hound.
—Daniel Miller Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Indy An Afghan hound, Indy and Bluey are good friends.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
Her competition included Mercedes, a German shepherd (who placed second); Louis, an Afghan hound; Comet, a Shih Tzu; and three other finalists.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
The viral moment offers a glimpse into the challenges—and comedy—of raising an Afghan hound puppy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Bull, who’s long had a crush on Honey (Kathryn Hahn), the Afghan hound next door, decides to enjoy one last evening while still in possession of his inspirations, with his best friends Rocco (Idris Elba), Fetch (Fred Armisen) and Lucky (Bobby Moynihan).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
My grandmother started with Afghan hounds, actually.
—Savannah White, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025
Gladstone said Rothschild was in his late 70s and devoted to his dog, an Afghan hound.
—Daniel Miller Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Indy An Afghan hound, Indy and Bluey are good friends.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
Her competition included Mercedes, a German shepherd (who placed second); Louis, an Afghan hound; Comet, a Shih Tzu; and three other finalists.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024
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