Afghan Hound Dogs breed or breeds

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The Afghan Hound is an eye catcher, by their exotic, luxuriant coats and aristocratic mien. They bond very well with their puckish humor to their owner and those they know well. Afghan Hounds can be quite open to fun with humor but to new people it takes time for them to let their guard down. The Afghan Hound enjoys doing what is asked of it, but sometimes reminds the owner it does have its own ideas. This popular breed is a good family companion and needs plenty of space and exercise.

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Males height is 26" and 28" (66-71 cm) while females height is 24" and 26" (61-66 cm). Afghan Hound weight is approx. 60 lbs (27 kg) for the males while the females weigh approx. 50 lbs (23 kg).

Origin: Afganistan
Size: 25 to 29 inches 55 to 66 pounds
Coat: Long, silky,little undercoat
Color: All colors

This breed is a valued companion to leaders of tribes in Afganistan. They were used as sight hounds for tracking deer and wild goats. The Afgan Hound has an independent nature making it a good watch-dog. Among friends, this breed is a lively and happy companion. Because of the long coat, time has to be devoted to grooming.

Prone to: Cataracts; elbow malformation

The Afghan coat is silky and long on most of the body while on their shoulders and their length of their back is short hairs. All colors are acceptable and so are different color combinations. White markings on the head are not favorable. Trimming is not required on Afghans but performing grooming requirements are needed being time consuming.

Afghan Hound Clubs:
Afghan Hound Club of America
Mrs. Norma Cozzon, Corr Sec
43 W 612 Tall Oaks Trail
Elburn, Illinois 60119
USA

Afghan Hound Club of Canada
Debbie Hodgins, Secretary
PO Box 60
Hanley, Saskatchewan
Canada S0G 2E0
(306) 544-2431

Afghan Hound Rescue:
Rescue Help from Kathy Goonen
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Kath...@aol.com
Voicemail 219-479-1350
Home 219-485-8484
Over 18 years experience with this breed.

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