Afghan Hound

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SPECIAL SKILLS: The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt wolves, foxes, and gazelles. Hunter by sight or large and small wild game, also watchdog, racing dog, and companion. Hound Group dog.

SIZE: The shoulder-height is 68-74cm (26 3/4-29 1/2in) for dogs and 63-69cm (24 3/4-27 1/4in)for bitches

COAT: The Afghan Hound has a very long, fine coat. The hair on the face is short. Any color is accepted but the most common colors are red through to shades of beige, often with a darker mask

CARE REQUIRED: The grooming of the coat of these dogs requires a full hour, twice a week. The best method is to comb each handful of hair from the skin outwards so that no tangles can be overlooked, being careful not to break any of the hairs. Keep the ear passages clean. Afghans should be bathed about every two months, using a good quality dog shampoo which does not dry the skin. Grooming is so basic to the care of an Afghan Hound that no one should consider owning one who doesn't have the time to do it

CHARACTER: These are independent, proud, and noble dogs that are calm indoors but very active and fastoutdoors. They intelligent animals are not slavishly obedient. They are brave, and vigilant, not noisy,and cautious with strangers. By instinct, they will chase anything that moves quickly. The males can try to dominate

TRAINING: These dogs are not suitable for inexperienced people. Their independent nature makes them difficult to train and they will never be totally and consistently obedient. Hitting or shouting at them lowers their respect for their handler. The best way to achieve anything with these dogs is to use a firm yet soft hand with them

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: The dogs can be rather dominant towards other males. They get along fine with children provided the dogs is not pestered by them and is left alone in its own territory. They are probably better for a family with older children. An existing cat will be accepted. Remember it is in their blood to chase anything that runs quickly.

EXERCISE: The Afghan Hound needs lots of exercise. Try bicycling with the dog every day to give it the chance to get rid of its energy, but do not forget their hunting instinct. Only allow an Afghan to run freely off the leash where it cannot run off

SPECIAL REMARKS: A well groomed Afghan Hound is a marvelous sight and the dog knows it. This is a dog for the real enthusiast; you mush appreciate its independent and sometimes unfathomable character.

 

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