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Afghan Hound information

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Description
The Afghan Hound is an ancient, aristocratic, beautiful dog. It has been described as
Afghan Hound puppies for sale, Afghan Hound breed info
Other names:
Tazi, Baluchi Hound
Country of Origin:
Afghanistan. It is one of the oldest breeds, c. 4000 years old.
Group:
AKC Hound, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC, UKC
Height:
25-27 inches (64-68 cm)
Weight:
50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Temperament:
This breed is very sweet and affectionate. It has a low dominance level. Firm but gentle obedience training is required. It can be difficult to housebreak. The Afghan Hound is suspicious of strangers, but never hostile. It makes a wonderful companion to older, considerate children. This dog is reserved, lively and active. This breed is gentle, friendly and makes an excellent family dog. It needs plenty of opportunity to run, preferably off the leash, and a lot of regular exercise. It is an extremely fast and agile runner. This breed is an excellent sighthound. It was used as a hunter of deer, wild goats, wolves, and even snow leopards. This breed was also used as a watchdog and herder.
Learning Rate:
High
Colors:
All colors are permitted. White markings, especially on the head, are undesirable.
Coat:
This breed is an average shedder. The long, thick coat demands a great deal of grooming. When showing, weekly bath is a must. In order to keep the coat shiny and long never brush in-between baths. Brushing a dry coat will damage the coat and make it more easily matted. Even if your Afghan won't be shown, weekly baths will make the coat less matted. Use a special air-cushioned brush or pin brush for grooming.
Litter Size:
6 to 8
Life Expectancy:
12-15 years
Health Issues:
This is a healthy, long-lived breed. It has a low tolerance of pain, thereby suffering even with minor injuries.
Living Environment:
This breed is not recommended for apartment life. It loves to be outdoors.
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