Why did the Afghan Hound do poorly on obedience?

It was bred to make split-second decisions alone, far from its owner

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In Stanley Coren's 1994 obedience ranking, where did the Afghan Hound place?

The list measured how fast a dog learns a command and obeys the first time.
About how fast can an Afghan Hound run?

It was bred to chase prey over rocky mountain ground.
Which dog caused such a stir at Crufts in 1909 that Queen Alexandra asked to see him?

The first written breed standard, in 1912, was based on him.
Who brought an Afghan Hound to the U.S. in 1926, the year the AKC recognized the breed?

Zeppo was one of the Marx Brothers.
Why did the Afghan Hound do poorly on obedience?

Waiting for instructions would have cost it the catch.
What are the tufts of hair on an Afghan puppy's cheeks nicknamed?

The long adult coat starts coming in around one year of age.
What was Snuppy, announced in 2005?

It took more than 1,000 embryos and 123 surrogate mothers.
How many dogs did Zaida beat to win Best in Show at the FCI World Dog Show?

She later won the Hound Group at Westminster in 2026.