Afghan hounds are often described as “aristocratic” due to their tall and slender stature. They are covered with a long, beautiful, silky coat which requires a lot of attention. The Afghan Hound is an ancient breed, in fact, cave drawings have been found in Afghanistan of this breed from over 4000 years ago! Afghan hounds were originally used to hunt a variety of animals including; goats, deer, and wolves. They are agile runners with a talent for sighting, tracking, and herding making them great hunters. Though generally healthy, this breed has a very low pain tolerance and finds coping with even minor injuries or health ailments very difficult. It is not recommended to keep an Afghan Hound in an apartment as they require free time daily to run in open spaces.
Afghan Hound Breed Information
Breed Group
Hound
Coat
Long, shiny and thick, requires lots of care
Color(s)
Commonly sand color with darker markings on face and ears
Size
27 to 29 inches in height
Weight
58-64 lbs
Exercise:
Requires a lot of exercise
Temperament
Loyal, gentle, sensitive, more independent
Trainability
Difficult to train, must be trained gently due to their sensitive nature
Average Lifespan
12-14 years
Common Health Problems
Cancer and allergies
May be prone to: hip dysplasia, necrotic myelopathy and cataracts
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