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The Afghan Hound is an aristocrat, their whole appearance is one of dignity and aloofness with no coarseness. Afghan Hounds striking characteristics are their exotic expression, long silky topknot, peculiar coat pattern and prominent hipbones. An Afghan Hounds elegance makes them a glamorous popular show dog. Afghan Hounds have a side which is an arrogant mischievous companion. Afghan Hounds also has been recently utilized in the sport of Afghan racing.
Other Names: Tazi, Baluchi Hound
Height: Males 27 inches, Females 25 inches
Weight: Males 60 lbs., Females 50 lbs.
Colors: All Colors.
Coat: Long and fine.
Temperament: Afghan Hounds are reserved, lively, active
With Children: Yes, the Afghan Hound will but is better with families with older children.
With Pets: May chase small animals such as cats unless they have been raised with them.
Special Skills: Hunter by sight of large and small wild game, also watchdog, racing dog and a companion.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Afghan Hounds coat needs extensive grooming, daily is recommended. Bathing two or three times per month, paying special attention to the ears. Afghan Hounds loves to run. Daily exercise is needed, preferable morning and evening runs.
Learning Rate: Very high for problem solving; low for obedience.
Activity: High
Living Environment: City or country; house, apartment or condo, keep leashed or fenced.
Health Issues: Generally healthy. Potential for juvenile cataracts and possible hip dysplasia. Sensitivity to drugs, flea powders and tickicides. Rare cases of progressive paralysis.
Life Span: 12 - 15 years
Litter Size: 6 - 8
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
History: One of the oldest breeds, dating back thousands of years. The Afghan Hound is a member of the Greyhound family. Their ancestors are originally from Persia moving to Afghanistan where they worked protecting sheep and cattle. Afghans were once a harsh hunter in their native land where they were used to hunt leopard, wolves and jackals. They have now been breed to be an obedient, gentle dog. The Afghan Hound was introduced into Western civilization late in the nineteenth century. Much credit to the breed is given to Major Amps and his wife Mary who while living in Ghazni, Afghanistan established their kennel "Ghazni". Mary also did much research and writing on the breed. Their hounds are found in most American Afghan Hound pedigrees.
First Registered by the AKC: 1926
AKC Group: Hound
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 10), KC,(GB), UKC
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