Today’s Afghan Hound isn’t hunting leopards but this sighthound does retain the independent nature of a coursing hound. (6/15) by Judy Powell September 10, 2020, 8:33 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 6/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Afghan was also valued for his ability to think and hunt independently, without human direction. Next article With an ability to see far greater distances than humans and pivotal hip joints that enable him to cover ground quickly and easily clear obstacles, the Afghan is a natural for a sport called lure coursing. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.