Afghan hound

The Afghan Hound breed is a very distinctive looking dog, and once seen, you wouldn’t mistake them for another breed. Their height is substantially 24 to 29 inches and they should weigh between 44 and 59 pounds. Although their coat can be any color, white markings are discouraged, especially in the head region. There are many Afghan dogs that have facial hair similar to the Manchu mustache, which are known as ‘mandarins’. Another fairly common feature is hair that resembles a black mask. With white or almost white afghans, but if they show red or black islands in the coat, they are not acceptable as this is indicative of impure breeding. Other distinguishing characteristics of the Afghan Hound are a long head with the hair shortening, slightly, as it progresses from the front to the rear of the dog. There is also a small ring at the end of the tail that is unique to this breed.

History: The Afghan Hound, as its name suggests, came from Afghanistan and was introduced to Britain in the 1920s. It is believed, through genetic testing, that the original Afghans, known as observation dogs in Afghanistan, had several genetic markers in common with wolves, making them close descendants of the original dog. Although modern hounds were selectively bred, from those that were originally brought in. The exceptional beauty of these dogs has made them very popular as show dogs, and they are accredited by major dog clubs throughout the English-speaking world. The Afghan hounds were very important from the beginning and formed an important breed in the early dog ​​shows and in the early days of the UK dog club.

Temperament. The Afghan tends to integrate well at home, with the family, but can be distant, almost snobbish. He tends to get along quite well with other animals in the house, but when he is outside he likes to chase small animals. He was originally bred for hunting and when outdoors he can’t help but go back to the guy. He is an intelligent dog and sometimes ignores orders, especially when it comes from someone who is not his usual guide, it is more a case where they do not see any reason to obey, it is not a deliberate disobedience. Due to this trait, they have probably often been described as feline in their attitude. They also have a bit of a tendency to destruction and vandalism when bored.

Health Issues: The Afghan Hound is known to suffer from necrotic myelopathy, but this is rare. The only real health problem is that they can suffer from cataracts.

Grooming: Given its magnificent coat and length of coat, grooming is obviously important for the Afghan Hound. Leaving them unbrushed for too long will make the task much more difficult when you brush them. It is best to brush them every other day. While home grooming is always possible, if you want your pet to look its best, take it to a trusted dog salon to have it trimmed.

Living conditions: While the Afghan Hound breed was originally a hunter and lived outdoors, it was in a temperate climate. Their hair is long and luxurious, but they seem to prefer the heat, rather than just not too cold. They really aren’t suitable for outdoor living, and I’m sure you’ll quickly notice how they like a nice, warm, soft bed.