 
Afghan
adult Afghan Hound
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| 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:
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| of interest: |
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| 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 |
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