There is little doubt an Afghan Hound was born to run. You see it in your hound every day.  A squirrel, a bird, one of their kennel mates - they stalk and SPRING running silently and swiftly toward their "prey."

The "ultimate" in exercising your hounds natural prey drive in a controlled arena has to be lure coursing. The lure may be an actual fuzzy tail, more often than not it's a white plastic bag.  No matter.  Lure coursing mimics the zig and zag of a real animal -- that is what excites your dog.

Afghans run in packs of three.  Though these hounds may have never seen each other before yet each seems to instinctively know their role in the "hunt." Its thrilling to watch your dog do what it was born to do!

For more information on coursing - follow these links:

American Sighthound Field Association

American Kennel Club Coursing Events

or contact:

Amy Mero - President, Gazehounds of New England. maxmero@comcast.net