Afghan Hounds - Breed Organizations
Afghan Hounds appeared in Europe at the end of the 19th century. Breeders and fanciers of the Afghan Hound did not have a sole standard to stick to and judge the dogs by. There was an urge for the official standard and an official organization that could take care of the breed's welfare. The first breed club along with the official standard appeared in Great Britain in 1926.
The same year the Afghan Hound was introduced to the United States. The AKC recognized the breed in 1926. The National breed club, the Afghan Hound Club of America, was formed in 1937. The number of breed adherents grew steadily, as did the popularity of the breed. In 1940, the Afghan Hound Club of America held the first breed show.
Afghan Hounds gained their popularity in many countries including Canada, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Netherlands, and others. Most countries have established breed clubs in the second half of the 20th century. They continue to promote the Afghan Hound and compete to be titled as a leading country in the breeding of the dog. As a rule, breed clubs have a number of associated breeders who make up the reputation of the club by producing first class Afghan Hounds and winning at the prestigious shows.
Afghan Hounds - Clubs
Afghan Hounds - Clubs - US
Afghan Hound Clubs - Listing of breed clubs with contact information and links to their sites.
AHCGD - The Afghan Hound Club of Greater Denver with information on shows and other events, staff, and breeders.
American Sighthound Field Association - Contains news, pictures, breed information, and more.
Afghan Hounds - Clubs - International
Afghan Hound Association - The oldest Afghan Hound Club in the UK.
Afghan Hound Club of Denmark - Club information, breed history and characteristics, FCI standard, results, and links.
The Internet Afghan Hound Club - Contains pedigree database, links, litter announcements, results, and other information.
Afghan Hounds - Rescues
Afghan Hound Rescue Groups - Visit this site to acquire information on breed rescues.
AHCA Rescue - Provides support, coordination, and financial assistance to a national network of volunteers.
Afghan Hounds - General Information Links
Afghan Hound Breed Profile - Breed history, description, health, grooming, breeders, and clubs.
Afghan Hound FAQ - Breed description, characteristics, and history.
Afghan Hound Portal - Informational site about the breed. In German.
Afghan Hound Review - Continuously covers the world of breeding, showing and keeping of Afghan Hounds.
Afghan Hounds in Australia - The site is dedicated to those individuals who own, keep, or have a passing interest in this unique breed of Hound.
Afghans in Belgium - Contains kennel listings, articles, calendar of events, pictures, and other information.
Afghans Online - E-zine with advertisements for various Afghans along with news of upcoming specialties and show results.
Afghans Only - German site with breed information, breeders links, and articles.
Afghans Team - German site dedicated to Afghans.
AKC Standard - The official AKC standard for the Afghan Hound.
Breed Information - Contains breed history, characteristics, health concerns, and tips on care.
Canine Planet: Afghans - Breed standard, information on clubs and breeders, and recommended reading.
DAC - German site dedicated to the breed. Contains breeder listings, events, pictures, and links.
German Afghan Hound Database - Contains news, information on events, health, general breed information, pictures, and links.
Official U.K.C. Breed Standard - Breed history and standard.
PuppyDogweb.com - Breed information, classified ads for puppies and dogs by private Afghan breeders, contacts to rescue and breed organizations.
Sighthound Review - Articles, pictures, links, news, and other related information.
The Kennel Club Breed Standard - Breed standard from the Kennel Club.
UK Afghan Hound Year Book - Information about the annual guide to the complete UK Afghan Hound scene.
