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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dogs |
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Origin of breed |
Afghanistan
in the 1600's |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 14 yrs |
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Color |
All
colors are permissible, but color or color combinations are
pleasing; white markings, especially on the head, are undesirable.
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Coat type |
Long,
straight, thick, silky; short on face |
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Exercise needs |
Afghans
loves to runs. Daily exercise is needed, preferable morning
and evening runs. |
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Temperament |
Lively,
Active, Agile, Independent |
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Good with children |
Better
with families with older children. May chase small animals such
as cats unless he has been raised with them. |
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Grooming needs |
Coat needs extensive grooming, daily is recommended. Bathing
two or three times per month, paying special attention to the
ears. |
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Average size (inches) |
27
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25
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Average weight (lbs) |
60
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50
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Health issues |
Generally healthy. Potential
for juvenile cataracts and possible hip dysplasia. Sensitivity
to drugs, flea powders and tickicides. Rare cases of progressive
paralysis. |
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Living conditions |
This athletic
hound requires plenty of exercise. It may tend to run off
readily. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Afghan breed of dog developed
as a hunter in the hill country of Afghanistan. It was once thought
to have originated several thousand years ago in Egypt, but there is
no evidence for this theory. It was brought to Europe in the late 19th
century by British soldiers returning from the Indian-Afghan border
wars. The Afghan hound hunts by sight and, in its native Afghanistan,
has been used to pursue leopard and gazelle. The animal is adapted to
rough country by the structure of its high, wide hipbones. The Afghan
is a long-legged dog, and stands 24 to 28 inches high and weighs from
50 to 60 pounds. It has floppy ears, a long topknot, and a long, silky
coat of various but usually solid colours. It is especially heavy on
the forequarters and hindquarters and carries its slim tail in an upright
curve. The Afghan's appearance has been described as "aristocratic,
with a farseeing expression."
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Dog
breed infobits |
Because of the silkiness
of its coat, the Afghan Hound has been called a 'Greyhound in pyjamas'.
Afghan Hounds have a strong chase reflex and can be easily distracted.
Afghans need plenty of exercise and attention.
The afghan was first used to hunt gazelles and wolves.
The Afghan is also known as the Tazi and Baluchi Hound.
This is believed to be one of the oldest breeds of dogs. Some people
think that this is the dog that was on the ark with Noah.
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