Apollo the Afghan Hound dog model embodies the best of the breed.  This gorgeous boy with his golden hair and a darker face framed by black ears is a sight to behold.  He has a steady temperament and is a lover of people, always aiming to please.

Developed as a hunter in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, the dog was brought to Europe in the late 19th century by British soldiers returning from the Indian-Afghan border wars.  This is an ancient breed said to be commonly owned by leaders of war such as Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.

The Afghan Hound is a sighthound distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat, and a tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed is sometimes described as aloof, Apollo is anything but – he is super friendly and simply loves meeting people.  He is a happy boy with clownish, goofy characteristics that we are accustomed to with the breed.  

The truly iconic Afghan Hounds have appeared in many a film, including: 102 Dalmatians, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Beverly Hills Cop, Cats & Dogs, East is East, Show Dogs and much more.  Because of their elegance, we often see the breed in fashion photography accompanied by star studded models.

The Afghan Hound is a symbol for strength and loyalty; features that Apollo exhibits in abundance. According to the ancient Egyptians, the Afghan Hound is a sacred animal; they have the power to ward off evil and keep the people from harm.  We’re absolutely positive Apollo embodies these powers.  He’s truly a majestic boy.

Apollo the Afghan Hound dog actor is importantly absolutely excellent around crowds of people; he’s so confident and placid that he’s absolutely at home in a busy environment such as a film set. Due to his experience with ringcraft on the dog show circuit, he’s unflappable and is at home with flashing lights, noisy people and bulky filming equipment.

Apollo loves people and is particularly good with children meaning he can work with any age actor.  He takes instruction easily and loves to please his handler.  Working alongside him is a delight.

This Afghan Hound is the epitome of elegance and mystery; Appollo’s appearance on screen elevates theming, bringing a touch of class to everything he does.  We can see his presence in period dramas, classy settings, or even in a comedy, watching the elegant dog getting down and dirty, clowning about with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen on a dog!

Apollo’s experience in “meet and greets” at Crufts as well as his showing and exhibitions proves that he is a well-rounded dog with bags of character.  He’s a stunningly beautiful boy that is keen to please and show off his prowess.

Apollo’s long and flowing golden hair, deep brown eyes, dark face and dark ears is the epitome of class.  Posing in position, he is almost statuesque; in movement he looks incredible as his hair flows and he holds his jaw as if he is smiling.  He oozes style and panache. 

If you’re working in fashion, Apollo is the perfect dog model to elevate the scene.  Likewise, brands and products can be boosted by the confidence magnificence of Apollo’s appearance.

This happy boy embodies friendliness and can appear just as goofy as he can appear regal, so if you’re working on a quirky photoshoot, he is definitely the boy for you.

A fine example of his pedigree breeding, Apollo will be well suited to breed specific merchandising (such as calendars, keyrings and door signs) and even Afghan Hound stock photography, 

Following instruction well and with an impeccable stand and stay, you’ll have great fun and a great experience hiring Apollo as a dog model for the studio.  However, he is just as happy being photographed outdoors on location.

Experience

Experienced show dog, Apollo, is a perfect gentleman in the show arena and has exhibited nationally, including at the world famous Crufts.  Apollo has a bombproof temperament and is a joy to be around in the studio.

Credits

Crufts – Ringcraft and exhibition plus meet and greet