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Afghan

photo of an afghan hound
adult Afghan Hound
photo of an afghan hound
afghan hound dog
photo of an afghan hound
    height of an afghan hound
group: hound / sighthound height: m 26-28" / 66-71.1 cm, f 24-26" / 61-66 cm
types: weight: 44-66 lbs /
19.95-29.9 kg
colors: any
physical traits: elegant, graceful, aloof, supple, majestic, noble bearing, dignified, adapts to different climates, very fast, sophisticated
hair type: long, fine, glossy,
personality/
temperament:
gentle, playful, highly intelligent, easily trained, clownish, rarely barks, independent, spiteful, proud, aloof, sensitive, standoffish, gets bored easily, possessive of home. some can be shy, establish dominance hierarchy early
maintenance/
special needs:

very high, vigorous grooming to prevent matting, room to run, lots of exercise, needs patience and attention, needs early discipline has independent streak, tall fence, not recommended for apartment life
nickname:  
origination: Egypt/Middle East (?), then Afghanistan
bred for: Egyptian royalty, hunting in hilly terrain
identifying traits: long hair, short-haired face, pointy snout, whip tail
ideal for: family, companion, guard dog, hunting, any climate
good with kids? yes, but not if teased
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns: eye: cataracts, corneal dystrophy, nerves: Afghan myelomalacia
kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(long-haired or fringed sighthounds dog group), ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group), ckc
rescues:    
afghan hound puppy
afghan hound dog
afghan hound dog
 
 
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