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Afghan Hound breed information and pictures
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The Afghan Hound is part of the Hound, Southern group. The Afghan Hound is a dog with Above average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Afghan Hound is Poor. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The Afghan Hound lifestyle is Inside or outside dog
A sturdy breed with a low incidence of hereditary problems. Some cases of hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, juvenile cataracts but these are uncommon. It is important that when contacting a Afghan Hound breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Afghan Hound from a petstore which commonly are known to support Afghan Hound puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Afghan Hound health issues. The AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Afghan Hound breed standard.
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Jagars Lord Sinan Pasha
Generation Afghan Hounds
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Afghan Hound |
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Group:
Hound, Southern |
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Shoulder Height:
26.74 in - 29.25 in |
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Weight:
50-60 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above average |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Some believe this breed originated as far back as 3500 BC. Used throughout the centuries as hunting dogs as well as guard dogs for livestock.
Brought to England about 1925 and introduced to the United States a few years later.
Character:
A calm dog when indoors, but quick and lively outside.
Temperment:
Males exhibit strong dominance behavior towards other males. Tolerant of children if not pestered by them.
Coat:
Consists of long and flowing fine hair.
Care
Should receive a complete grooming of two hours twice or more per week. Ears should be checked and cleaned regularly.
Colour:
Any color and/or combination, although white on its head is considered undesirable
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog
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Recent Afghan Hound breed Related Headlines as of Saturday, November 21, 2009
- Lost Dog "Tyler" - Roseville Press Tribune
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Lost Dog "Tyler"Roseville Press TribuneBy nmahnmah Tyler is a very shy, very scared Afghan Hound, aged 11. He's black/tan and skinny. He's been trimmed so probably won't remind you of a standard ... |
- Nucleus' David Ferguson: Passion! - ifaonline.co.uk
- 2009 National Dog Show Preview - Cinema Blend
- Dog Day Afternoons - Delaware County Daily Times
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Dog Day AfternoonsDelaware County Daily TimesA breeder-owner-handler and judge, Frei has enjoyed much competitive success with his Afghan Hounds and Brittanys. “Just as in any athletic endeavor there ...and more » |
- More on the make-up of a breed - Ironton Tribune
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More on the make-up of a breedIronton TribuneWhether it be a Irish Setter, Great Dane, Collie, Cairn Terrier, Bichon Frise, Afghan Hound, Papillon, or a popular doodle mix that sparks your interest- do ... |
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Recent Afghan Hound breed standard Related Searches as of Saturday, November 21, 2009
- American Kennel Club - Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is an aristocrat, his whole appearance one of dignity and ... Afghan Hound Breed Standard. Hound Group. General Appearance ...
- Afghan Hound Rescue of California
Afghan Hound Rescue of California is a volunteer organization dedicated to ... To view the complete Afghan Hound breed standard on the American Kennel Club ...
- The Afghan Hound Club of Canada - Breed Standard
The official site of the Afghan Hound Club of Canada ... The Afghan FAQ Canadian Breed Standard. Origins Activities and Shows Afghan Actions ...
- Afghan Hound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
standard. The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed. ... mixed into the modern Afghan Hound breed, and a new standard was written in 1948, ...
- afghan hound breed standard Afghan Hound Club of America ...
Afghan Hound breed standard text approved by Afghan Hound Club of America, 1948. ... Recommended Afghan Hound Breed Information and Resources ...
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