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Dog Breeds - Afghan Hound

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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

Most 24PetWatch clients insure Afghan Hounds with:

QuickCare Gold for Dogs

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Client: Gerry Goldberg
Pet: Tasha, Domestic Medium Hair
Condition: cancer
Claim Submitted: $4237.71
Claim Paid $2500.00 (Max for QCIC policy)