The presence of two breeds of dogs new to Auckland shows, Afghan and Elk hounds, at the Auckland Kennel Club show, created much interest. The Elk hounds are not unlike the “huskie” of Polar fame, having pointed upstanding ears and tail curling upward 'over the hindquarters. The Afghan hound is of unusual build and colouring. Taller than a greyhound, the hair of its coat is long and uniform from shoulders to the pawS.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 March 1939, Page 9
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