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Afghan Hound Dog Breed

Overview

High Maintenance: This breed needs to be groomed regularly to keep them in good shape and need professional groomers for trimming or stripping services.
Moderate shedding: If you have a dog is prepared for them to shed. With long and silky coat brushing them regularly will help control this problem.
Difficult to train: It can be challenging to train this breed due t its independent nature. House training this breed can turn out to be difficult although if you are ready to work hard nothing is impossible.
Personality: This breed is typically a one family breed and is not very interactive to new comers. They are very sensitive and have low pain tolerance thus a minor wound will be more bothering to this breed as compared to other breeds and will not respond to rough handling so be gentle.
Good for new owners: This breed is good who are becoming pet parent for the first time.
Good with kids: This breed is suitable for kids and enjoy playing with them however due to their sensitive nature it is important for kids to understand the sensitivity of this breed.

Breed Info

Common Nicknames

Baluchi Hound, Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afghan, Eastern Greyhound and Persian Greyhound

Temperament

  • Alert
  • Friendly
  • Intelligent
  • Loyal
  • Playful
  • Quiet
  • Trainability

    Moderately Easy

  • Shedding

    Constant

  • Grooming

    High Maintenance

  • Breed Type

    Constant

  • Size

    Large

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Health

  • Hypothyroidism

    High

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Medium

  • Démodé tic Mange

    Medium

  • Cataracts

    High

Other Info

  • Hypoallergenic

    Yes

  • Litter Size

    6-8

  • Weight Gain Potential

    Low

  • Drooling Tendency

    Low

Body Statics

Life Expectancy

12 Years

Min.

14 Years

Max.
  • Male Weight Range
    51-75 Kg
  • Female Weight Range
    44-75 Kg
  • Male Height Range
    27-29 inches
  • Female Height Range
    24-27 inches

Characteristics

Alert, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful, Quiet

  • Sensitivity Level

    High

  • Barking

    Occasional

  • Mouthiness

    Considerable

  • Hunting Drive

    Medium

  • Impulse to Wander

    Low

Suitable For

  • Couples
  • New Owners
  • Citizens
  • Kids
  • Family
  • Security

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