Names
Afghan Hound
Baluchi Hound |
Origin
Afghanistan, Ancient times. This breed was first used for Game hunting |
Use
Companion, Guarding, Hunting |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-14 years of age |
Weight & Height
50 to 60 pounds & 25 to 29 inches tall |
Known Health Problems
Cryptorchidism or monorchidism, eye problems, heart problems, hip dysplasia |
Physical Description
Large, powerful, squarly built and agile. The head is long ,and refined and the muzzle is tapered. It has a black nose, dark triangular eyes and long pendant ears. It has a long ,ringed or curved tail. |
Temperment
Aloof & dignified. This breed will do better in a family with older children. This breed may be difficult to train. Some Aghans are timed and reserved with strangers. |
Training
** |
Living Conditions
This breed is not recommended for apartment life as they required lots of exercise and room to run. |
Grooming
These breed needs to be bathed 2-3 times a month and also needs daily brushing |
Exercise
Needs to run 1-2 hours each day |
Coat Texture
Coat is long and silky except on the face and back where the hair is short. |
Coat Colors
Comes in a variety of colors
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Puppies
6-8 pups per litter. |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club |
