Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Dog Group: Hound
Origin of Name: The Afghan Hound breed has their roots in Afghanistan. They were used to assist hunters and shepherds in Afghanistan.
Shedding
A bit lowMonthly keeping cost
PremiumRs. 100,000 Standard
Rs. 50,000
Size
LargeBreed Info
Life Span-13 to 14 years Getting a puppy home - Extravagant Availability - Rare About Afghan Hound: Most elegant, royal and oldest dog breed in the world. They are also known as “King of Sight Hounds.” Zeppo Marx was one of the first person to bring Hound to the States. They are in the league of luxurious pets especially in the US and Europe. Afghan Hounds or Tazi are sight hounds. They hunt by the sight and speed instead of sound and endurance. They were bred to hunt gazelle, deer, and leopard. They run very fast and have tendency to run at the speed of 40 miles per hour, which is almost equivalent to the speed of a racing horse.
Maintenance
Visits to Groomer-High Drooling-No Bath-Regular Tolerance to Heat-Basks in it Tolerance to Cold-Loves snow Exercise Requirement-Lots Their fur is very fine in texture, similar to that of humans. Their fur requires regular brushing. The best way to maintain their long and lustrous silky coat is impeccable grooming.
Hair & Coat
Under Coat-Yes Color-Dark Brown/Light Brown/Gold/Brindle/Blue Coat Type-Long-Hair Length-Flowing Hair Density-Dense
Health
Afghan Hounds are a strong and healthy breed. Make sure to diagnose your puppy carefully before bringing home as some of them may have some genetic disorders or any common ailments. • Hip dysplasia • Hypothyroidism • Allergy • Skin Infections
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Training & Intelligence Afghan Hounds are very intelligent, but one of the toughest breed to train. They are not very good watch dogs. Afghan Hounds are difficult to train due to lack of interest in food and having a proud personality. Temperament Afghan Hounds are sensitive, dignified and loyal, but sometimes they may be aloof and not prefer socializing with other pets or people. They are cautious around strangers and extremely protective of their family. They are a family dog, but their large size can be an issue for inexperienced owners especially with small children. Breeding Litter Size-6 to 9 puppies (approximately) Complication in Breeding-No Procreation Afghan Hounds are healthy and even their breeding does not have many complications attached. However, their tolerance to pain is very low, which is a hindrance of breed.
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