"This is a very elegant, ancient dog, native to Sinai, and mentioned several times in Egyptian papyruses as well as pictured in the caves of northern Afghanistan more than 4000 years ago. The breed was kept pure for centuries, and its exportation was always prohibited. It therefore only reached Europe as contraband early in this century. An extremely fast and agile runner, the Afghan is a sighthound, which means it hunts by sight. It was used as a shepherd and as a hunter of many types of game including deer, wild goats, snow leopards and wolves. They were also used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. Their thick coat protects against temperature extremes. In Europe and America they have become a luxurious pet and show dog because of their aristocratic beauty. Some of the Afghan's talents are hunting, sighting, tracking, herding, watchdog, racing, and lure coursing."
--Dog Breed Info Center
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/afghan.htm

Just an Afghan Hound portrait i started this morning and finished just a few minutes ago.

Parchment Texture in the background by teeth-man of Deviantart and can be found http://teeth-man.deviantart.com/art.....xture-62016461