Objectives of the Afghan Hound Club of America

  1. To preserve and protect the breeding of pure-bred Afghan Hounds and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.  Recommended Practices of the Afghan Hound Club of America 

  2. To encourage the organization of independent local Afghan Hound Specialty Clubs in those areas where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed.  Afghan Hound Specialty Clubs in your area

  3. To urge members and breeders to be guided by the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club and to accept it as the only standard of excellence by which the Afghan Hound is to be judged.  Afghan Hound Standard 

  4. To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the Afghan Hound and to encourage sportsmanlike conduct at dog shows.   Recommended Practices, Sportsmanship 

  5. To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows under the rules of the American Kennel Club.  AKC Rules