Incredible Afghan Hound WOWs The Crowd with Heelwork To Music Routine 🐶👚 Crufts 2024

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2 ай бұрын

For the first time ever at Crufts, we were treated to an Afghan Hound performing in the Heelwork To Music Competition, and boy did he deliver! Fabio and his handler Jennifer were crowd favourites with their stunning performance to the music of Oliver and Company.
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@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you everyone we had a great time and I am very proud of my boy Fabio :)

@HeleneLogan 2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful boy!

@user-ut5mf2tm5q 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous!

@sophieandwayne 2 ай бұрын

He made me smile the whole time ❤

@neaderivia605 2 ай бұрын

Amazing job, 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@patriciagazey4693 2 ай бұрын

Amazing❤❤❤❤❤

@JustJulesO 2 ай бұрын

Not only super impressive to train an Afghan like this, but i love how happy this dog is. That tail just keeps on going lol.

@thunderatigervideo 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never had an afghan, but I have had other sight hounds. Getting them to do anything without a few minutes to think about whether or not they really want to do it is really impressive. Bonus points from me!

@musicofnote1 2 ай бұрын

I did Freestyle with my last dog, a Flat-Coated Retriever. She loved it. Now we have a 12 year old Galgo Español. He -will- sit for some cheese -IF- we're on the carpet, but not on the hardwood floors - literally turns his nose up at it. I love a dog with enough personal character to tell me to go f@ck off. We're a pair of cranky, grumpy old men. But he''s still faster than any other dog in a 4 village radius here in Switzerland. And always comes back after a chase game for a chin scratch and lick on the liver-pate-tube.

@thunderatigervideo 2 ай бұрын

@@musicofnote1 This is why I love hounds and flock guards. No mindless obedience. They think for themselves and they keep you on your toes. And if they don’t want to do something, they won’t. I love them so much!

@LC-le9ew Ай бұрын

@@musicofnote1I did a little agility with a galga here in the US. She loved it but didn’t take directions very well and just quit entirely when our classes were moved outside in the summer heat!

@AdamSternberg 2 ай бұрын

We showed this to our two Afghans to remind them of what they are capable of. :)

@looloo4029 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@caobita 2 ай бұрын

😂🖒💖

@popculturista 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@kayhoward8723 2 ай бұрын

Smashing

@DianeBrouard 19 күн бұрын

Well lets hope it inspired them to start to have a more "artistic" life then just the potato-coach spoiled and earn their living 😃

@desertlillie9659 2 ай бұрын

I think Fabio smiled through the entire performance! He was thoroughly happy being out there. So eager to please. Beautiful dog.

@michellem4287 2 ай бұрын

I showed Afghans for years and this is EXCEPTIONAL!

@user1.8.2. 2 ай бұрын

I wish they'd scored higher it was such a PLEASURE to watch & doggo was clearly very pleased to be doing it!

@justinefafard2355 2 ай бұрын

I've had the privilege of meeting and working in the same venue as Jennifer & Fabio. They are truly fabulous, they make us so proud here in Canada!

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you we are Canada proud :)

@noradinneen1 2 ай бұрын

What a magnificent dog! My husband & I were GIVEN a pure-bred Afghan hound about 20years ago. He was jet black with a white blaze on his chest. He had the lovliest personality-happy & friendly & stunning looking. We wld walk him along the waterfront in Wgtn NZ on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of people wld stop & say what sort of dog is that? Isnt he lovely? Children wld come up & say can I please pat your dog? He was so good with children. One day there was a little African girl sitting on a low wall along the esplanade. She only looked about 6 or 7-her hair was plaited a la corn-row. She saw our dog coming-jumped off the wall, put her arm round his neck & kissed him on the head! Didnt stop to ask-it was love at 1st sight. That dog brought us nothing but pure joy! He lived for 12 years.

@thatdairykid1461 2 ай бұрын

I have hounds and I know how hard it is to get them to listen to simple commands let alone perform like this. The lady who owns this dog should be absolutely proud of herself for getting such a dog to perform this way! beautiful dog beautiful performance.🎉🎉😊❤❤

@annieplatt7819 2 ай бұрын

Hounds can be very trainable if you know what your doing

@wendypeeters7656 2 ай бұрын

@@annieplatt7819some breeds really do not listen no matter the training.

@beansandrunning 2 ай бұрын

I would argue that it is not really "hounds" and rather some sighthound breeds that are especially hard to train. Most whippets I know are very trainable and my galgo español also has a high will to please.😂 however a afghan hound or a barsoi is definetly not easy to train, I know some people that could not even get their hounds to sit or lay down...

@musicofnote1 2 ай бұрын

@@beansandrunning - My Galgo, Jares, not so much, although he has just a great a re-call as my Flat Coated Retriever did. Of course he's 12.5 now and we've only had him for 2.5 years. While I did Freestyle with my Flattie, I never got the feeling, Jares had a desire to learn tricks, so I never forced it on him.

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Yes I am very proud of my boy and all the hard work that got him to this point

@VampireSock 2 ай бұрын

The tail going when lying down 😂

@southerly11 2 ай бұрын

What a really gorgeous talented Afghan hound dog !!❤❤❤❤❤

@becki8843 2 ай бұрын

The way I gasped when they announced an Afghan Hound was coming out! True magic - congratulations!!!

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I am very proud of him!!!!

@christinetraversari6042 2 ай бұрын

Getting an Afghan Hound to do that is nothing short of AMAZING! ! ! Fabio IS fabio!!! ❤ 😅

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

The fact that this video is getting more views than the BIS is blowing my mind, so happy everyone loves this routine and this boy as much as I do!

@jacquiwilliams4291 2 ай бұрын

What animating boy ,and how much love and adoration does he have for his owner ,congratulations to them both ,a pleasure to watch ❤

@phyllisbennett5414 2 ай бұрын

Wow! To be able to train an Afghan like that- truly exceptional

@mbh4960 2 ай бұрын

No kidding. Amazing trainer.

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much❤❤

@asmith9140 2 ай бұрын

can't stand this sort of over training give e a normal happy free dog any day

@wendypeeters7656 2 ай бұрын

@@asmith9140this dog is a very happy dog. Go complain by people who do not anything with their dogs, sour worm

@Trund27 2 ай бұрын

@@asmith9140Fabio is much happier than you ever will be, obviously.

@karenstrong8887 2 ай бұрын

I had a pure white Afghan Hound. This is the closest I have ever seen to her colour ever. They say they are the dumbest dogs you can get and they aren’t. They are too smart for their own good. We lived by a walkway beside our house, down the side. She loved to jump on the trampoline to look over our tall fence. One day I heard a little girl scream that we had the biggest dog in the world. I have had three of these dogs and if you love them and give them your time. They will do anything for you.

@ravensto8799 2 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@SHENworks 2 ай бұрын

What a delight! I'm charmed by how much that beautiful boy enjoyed performing!

@user-he4oj6in7t 2 ай бұрын

I had an Afghan hound during 17 years. She (Vishnu) was borned in Spain and raised in Belgium. She was a champion in dog races. ❤ Love very much your exceptional training.

@lauxmyth 2 ай бұрын

What a fun performance matched so well to the dog. Fabio is graceful and elegant … and just wanted to sleep just a bit longer.

@robertrhodessr3664 2 ай бұрын

I just saw the wonderful performance in free style music at Crufts 2024 with th Afghan Hound Fabio and Jennifer. My highest complements on this unique wonderful performance by Fsbio and his handler. I was so impressed with the creativity and how well he responds to Jennifer- what a great performance with such a rare breed in this class. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope we'll see more of Fabio and Jennifer!❤

@gabeee4332 2 ай бұрын

Those folks who have been told that Afghans are not too bright have been told wrong they are very smart dogs just very independent big difference.

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

I think it has a lot to do with the dedication of the trainer, but I have been told that Fabio is special and unlike other Afghans so I think we both got lucky

@ravensto8799 2 ай бұрын

Yes, and I enjoyed my afghans independence. She was very clever. I was able to train her nevertheless.

@user-ku2mr4ob6n Ай бұрын

I have Lahsas so are they,highly opinionated

@dianeburnettpookie1237 2 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful dogs I’ve ever seen! Afgans get a raw deal. They are considered untrainable and this proves just how well they can perform.

@ravensto8799 2 ай бұрын

Yes I trained my afghan to walk beside me without a leash. And the usual sit, wait, ect. She was stubborn at times. She passed. I'll always love her.

@alankelly-hamm2702 2 ай бұрын

There has to be such trust between a dog and its trainer for this kind of relaxed happy performance.

@maggie2759 2 ай бұрын

A beautiful breed..

@Memow-pk1ng 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@lipstickzombie4981 2 ай бұрын

My goodness his name is Fabio and he's as glamorous as the model he's named after.❤

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 2 ай бұрын

The canine version is much better looking, in my opinion 😊

@Ninanotlina 2 ай бұрын

Indeed I’ve never seen an Afghan perform. Fabio is fabulous and gorgeous ❤

@mbh4960 2 ай бұрын

Because they usually dont.

@Taylor_Dog 2 ай бұрын

Incredible! Go Fabio and Jennifer. The choice of music and costume took an impressive performance to the next level. So fun!

@troutfisher7182 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely dog and routine! He looks so joyful preforming.

@karenwhittingham1889 2 ай бұрын

Amazing especially as Afghans can be so single minded ❤❤

@philomenahearn1717 2 ай бұрын

Well he single minded performed that “dance”…. Just shows he must have wanted to do it. Plus his tail never stopped wagging at all times.

@jcortese3300 2 ай бұрын

OMG that is the cutest thing ever -- dogs are literally up for ANYTHING. "We sing and dance in my pack!" And it pretty much disproves the old adage about sighthounds not paying their owners any mind!

@claireedgley7897 2 ай бұрын

Although, unfortunate editing with the wrong score at the end! The dog/trainer Lucrezia (notice the Italian flag also) mentioned was the performance that came AFTER... Coming in 2nd because this dog (Canadian, mentioned at the start) rocketed ahead to take 1st place with a score in the 25s, whereas, up to that point, all other dogs had got 22/23s. I don't know who the final winner was, but this was a really great performance! Also to watch it live in the arena and the reaction from the audience to the camera operator (and then the studio technician choosing that shot to show) filming his wagging tail beneath the blanket was so sweet! ❤

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much !!!

@womanofsubstance8735 2 ай бұрын

A.) I have heard many times that Afghans weren't very bright and were hard to train (this from no one who ever had had one, lol), and B.) This was a really CUTE routine! Great job! What a great name, Fabio, for an Afghan, and Fabio seemed to love what he was doing!

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

He is very special!!!❤

@DoggonePawsitive1 2 ай бұрын

Super performance Jennifer and Fabio. Wonderful also to see a more non traditional breed. You have made your fellow Canadian's proud.

@deborahswanson8457 2 ай бұрын

I’ve read that Afghan Hounds can’t be trained to perform! Jennifer and Fabio, you proved this theory wrong!😅

@Memow-pk1ng 2 ай бұрын

They see on list of dumbest, aloof, hard to train, along w/ bassets, beagles, bulldog, chow. Usually th smartest as border collie, poodle, GS, dobies, easiest to train .

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Yes that was our goal!!!

@thatdairykid1461 2 ай бұрын

@@Memow-pk1ng I agree, it's not so much that they're dumb they're just very hard headed.

@Moocow2003 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE this song from Oliver and Company!! Such a funny choice for a heelwork routine. And a great performance:)

@bq1428 2 ай бұрын

Never ever seen an Afghan even sit on command. That was awesome ‼️ She deserves extra for being an afghan❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😉🐾

@phyllisbennett5414 2 ай бұрын

Agreed:there really ought to be some form of handicapping system: getting a performance out of an Afghan is so much harder than out of a Border Collie or poodle for instance

@denisebethany5691 2 ай бұрын

Glad to see the dog is not just a show piece, but is loved & funny.

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Yes he is a true farm dog at home and really gets to enjoy life.

@Scheibenwelt 2 ай бұрын

Wow...what a show - what a generous dog and trainer... Thanks

@janyshendrickson3833 2 ай бұрын

And who says Afghan Hounds are impossible to train😉 Adorable routine performed by the very handsome, elegant and talented Fabio 👍👏👏👏

@GayBirdHere 2 ай бұрын

Oliver & Company!! Jen keeps on getting better, can't wait to see more of Fabio in the future!

@popculturista 2 ай бұрын

I've never cared for dog dancing. Until I saw this. Wow! And to think this was an Afghan she trained. That's pretty amazing!

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-pt9nn5vf6f 2 ай бұрын

Я встречала таких собак в цирке. Но в таком выступлении Афган меня удивил.

@boyandcatmum 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful clever boy 😊 kindness goes a long way 🎉

@lori5455 2 ай бұрын

So elegant for the role of dance partner! Well done Fabio and Jennifer, Love from Canada

@yourstruly9013 2 ай бұрын

I love seeing how obviously thrilled the dogs are to be performing. That little tail never stopped

@chriscarlton9682 2 ай бұрын

Wow! With a Sighthound! Fantastic! The wagging tail is telling of how much this dog loves working for the handler!

@gabeee4332 2 ай бұрын

What a good boy...he obviously loves you very much to please you this way...❤

@annedreikandt7361 2 ай бұрын

It is always amazing to see one of Jennifer's routines. They're fun, great story telling and absolutely genius ❤ Shambles that the judges never seem to see it like that 😢

@KLG777 2 ай бұрын

Afghan Hounds must love what they are doing 4:13

@debbiej.2168 2 ай бұрын

I've never seen a dog with such a curly tail before. Fabio is beautiful!

@elefantazia 2 ай бұрын

always love seeing different abc breeds in this high level competition!💜 much love for this lovely performance

@SilverSunPublishing 2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful dog, and a lovely performance by both!

@jinglejoys 2 ай бұрын

I remember doing a second take at an Afghan locally some years ago doing perfect heel work,sit at the kerb and crossing the road…..such simple basic stuff but was done beautifully.I think people just don’t expect it of Afghans so don’t bother going that extra mile.

@AdeleiTeillana 2 ай бұрын

Fabio is such a perfect name for an Afghan! ❤

@suebrown3194 2 ай бұрын

Delightful! What a treat to be able to see this from across the pond. thank you Crufts! And thank you to Fabio and Jennifer!

@karinamiddlebrooks2167 2 ай бұрын

Extra points for choice of music ❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!

@juliegraham5033 2 ай бұрын

I used to play with an Afghan hound on my way on from school 40+ years ago. I've never seen one since. Such beauty and grace ❤

@mewzer_ 2 ай бұрын

what a beautiful boy

@julieseward1385 2 ай бұрын

I have wanted a cream colored adghan hound since I was 9 and lived in a foster home with one! He was my best and only friend and comfort! I've never seen another one since in 50 years! I absolutely love this! I would LOVE one here on my little farm with me as my constant companion!

@looloo4029 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous work….fabulous dog!

@agirlhasn0name 2 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the greatest things I've ever seen. A breed from my top 10 performing to perfection one of my favorite numbers from my favorite Disney film--a song that a friend and I also once performed for a class. Way to show the Border Collies & co. how it's done! As if he knows how magnificent it looks. ;D

@ashleighjaimaosborne3966 2 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous dog!

@DulceN 2 ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of befriending a liver color Afgan hound named Pajarito as a teenager. They are such graceful, magnificent animals... ❤❤❤

@euphoniahale5181 2 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous dog. This woman definitely speaks very good dog.

@carolmorton7213 2 ай бұрын

What a GORGEOUS dog!

@a.g.6834 2 ай бұрын

Love to Love Canadians !

@moiramcfarlane706 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful saddle on Fabio. What a performance. Congratulations to both.

@jenanddaiquiri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. He is a cream domino

@h.dbrown776 2 ай бұрын

Fabio’s fancy footwork is amazing.

@jackiepark4673 2 ай бұрын

Animals are the most loyal and beautiful gift given from above❤😊

@marisacoan6409 2 ай бұрын

Great Fabio, congratulations.

@sleepycalico 2 ай бұрын

I had an Afghan, and I was delighted with her that she knew her name. lol This was a joy.

@YmrMom42 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely delightful!

@ThePURPLESELLER 2 ай бұрын

Who have said Afgans are not trainable. Well done!

@MsTemptation 2 ай бұрын

Fabio was fabulous.🥰🥰

@vanessasworder8375 2 ай бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful creature ❤ love all the sight hounds

@lyngruen8607 Ай бұрын

The waggie tail speaks volumes 🐾💖👍😊 Great dance Fabio 🐾 Texas Nana

@sandyfarley260 13 күн бұрын

This is so precious! Not only for this act, but Afghan Hounds are usually difficult to train! They are bred to be independent minded, kind of like most hunting dogs in the UK and the USA. Because these dogs need to be intelligent enough to think "outside the box" when they are working, it is usually difficult to change their focus to anything else!

@TheBorzoilover 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous a beautiful dog and well performed.

@alwaystrustinthelordone 2 ай бұрын

Wow 😲 That performance was fabulous ! 👏👏👏👏 Great partnership and the Afghan is as beautiful as his personality 💖 Thank you for sharing ! (watched it twice 😄)

@pineemanuelson5936 2 ай бұрын

All those ninnies who insist dog shows are "cruel" need to watch this one video to see the absolute joy of this gorgeous boy. I adore sighthounds! Had 2 Afghan Hounds, 2 Borzois & an Italian Greyhound. For people concerned that they are racing/running hounds--actually, all of mine were big couch potatoes & very mellow.

@vernonfrance2974 2 ай бұрын

I was amazed at how well that maid was trained. Here in the US we don't have too many maids so we just assume they are not really good at presenting in front of a large audience. I think the dog helped a lot because it seemed to cue her in to the correct movements when she got mixed up.

@jenanddaiquiri Ай бұрын

LOL I agree he has me really well trained :)

@dianapearson1771 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful dog!!!! Seemed very intelligent!! Handdler did great job!!!

@valkyriesardo278 2 ай бұрын

Exceptional. I had two afghans, half-brothers. The breed is more cat than dog. The concept of "eager to please" is unknown to the afghan. They may shower you with kisses but never an apology. Some do love to perform. They know when the spotlight is on and they thrive on the energy. Though regal and elegant in appearance they are clowns, extremely clever thieves, and will scream blue murder if they stub a toe. That does not happen often because their grace and agility defies belief. It is uncommon to see an afghan in an obedience competition so Fabio's performance was truly something to see.

@catezaida8081 2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! He was PRECIOUS!

@pgakt 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible

@notaclu6911 Ай бұрын

Wow an Afghan! Such beautiful dogs but not seen very much in the obedience world. Well done to the trainer, Fabio was so very obviously happy with doing what he needed to do. Wonderful to watch.

@CrownedOne919 2 ай бұрын

FABIO-LOUS! Excellent, heartwarming, and has me missing my Basenji mix, Lola. She's with another fam now, but she used to dance, too, when I sang her song. THIS was delightful. Better than watching any Easter Parade.

@geraldineclarke5434 2 ай бұрын

I've had sighthounds for half a century but never thought an Afghan could do that. I must reevaluate my opinion of the breed. Having such a happy dog must be the secret.

@viewer0ne 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous Fabio! 🐕

@brendadufaur37 Ай бұрын

Fantastic! I love that Fabio was happy the entire time! What a gorgeous animal. The owner did a great job entertaining.

@oliviagarrett3925 2 ай бұрын

Wow he’s amazing and gorgeous!

@flowingwaveart3224 Ай бұрын

Very creative. Asked a lot of different movements from the dog. Asked for a lot of synchronicity, I thought it was a lot of fun to watch and much more interesting than simple twirls and in and out of the legs. Thanks for telling a story and your great relationship with this apparently very happy dog. You sure get my vote!