NAME: Afghan hound
OTHER NAMES: Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound/Persian
ORIGIN: Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10-14 years
TEMPERAMENT: Clownish, Happy, Dignified, Aloof, Independent
HEIGHT MALE: 27–29 inches (64–74 cm)
FEMALE: 24–27 inches (61–69 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 23–34 kg
FEMALE: 20–34 kg
COLORS: Black, Cream, Red
OVERVIEW
The Afghan is an aristocrat, his only appearance of all dignity and pride, with no trace of clarity or coarseness. It has a straight front, proudly carried head, eyes gazing into the distance, as if in memory of times past. The salient features of the exotic breed, or "this" expression, long silky topknot, unique coat pattern, very prominent hipbones, large feet, and the impression of a somewhat exaggerated bend in the knee due the profuse trouserings-out clearly, giving the Afghan Hound the appearance of what is, a king of dogs, that has held true to tradition throughout the centuries.
BODY TYPE
The bottom line appearing practically level from the shoulders to the back. Strong and powerful loin and slightly arched, falling toward the stern, with pronounced hips, broad chest and collected on the flanks. The height at the withers is equal to the distance from the chest to the buttocks, chest well let down, and of medium width. Faults - Roach back, swayback, goose rump, slack loin; lack of prominence of the hip bones, chest width too, causing interference with elbows.
COAT
Hindquarters, flanks, ribs, forequarters, and legs well covered with thick, silky hair, very fine texture, ears and all four feet well feathered, in front of the shoulders, back and shoulders to over the saddle of the flanks and the ribs upwards, the hair is short and tight, forming a smooth back in mature dogs - this is a traditional feature of the Afghan hound. The Afghan Hound should be shown in its natural state, the layer is clipped or not clipped, the head is surmounted (in the full sense of the word) with a topknot of long silky hair - which is also a prominent feature of the Afghan Hound. Showing of short hair on cuffs on either front or back legs is permissible. Fault - Lack of saddle short hair in adult dogs.
COLOR
Black, Cream, Red
GAIT
When running free, the Afghan Hound moves at a gallop, showing great elasticity and spring in his step smooth and powerful. When on a loose lead, the Afghan can trot at a fast pace, stepping along, has the appearance of placing the hind feet directly in the footprints of the front feet, both thrown forward. Moving with head and tail high, the whole appearance of the Afghan Hound is one of great style and beauty.
TASTY TIDBITS
Afghan hound is elegant, lively, like to live a comfortable, modern residential, can adapt to apartment living, but requires a lot of movement of the space and the opportunity to require daily combing hair, professional trimming should be done two to three times per year.
OTHER NAMES: Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound/Persian
ORIGIN: Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10-14 years
TEMPERAMENT: Clownish, Happy, Dignified, Aloof, Independent
HEIGHT MALE: 27–29 inches (64–74 cm)
FEMALE: 24–27 inches (61–69 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 23–34 kg
FEMALE: 20–34 kg
COLORS: Black, Cream, Red
OVERVIEW
The Afghan is an aristocrat, his only appearance of all dignity and pride, with no trace of clarity or coarseness. It has a straight front, proudly carried head, eyes gazing into the distance, as if in memory of times past. The salient features of the exotic breed, or "this" expression, long silky topknot, unique coat pattern, very prominent hipbones, large feet, and the impression of a somewhat exaggerated bend in the knee due the profuse trouserings-out clearly, giving the Afghan Hound the appearance of what is, a king of dogs, that has held true to tradition throughout the centuries.
BODY TYPE
The bottom line appearing practically level from the shoulders to the back. Strong and powerful loin and slightly arched, falling toward the stern, with pronounced hips, broad chest and collected on the flanks. The height at the withers is equal to the distance from the chest to the buttocks, chest well let down, and of medium width. Faults - Roach back, swayback, goose rump, slack loin; lack of prominence of the hip bones, chest width too, causing interference with elbows.
COAT
Hindquarters, flanks, ribs, forequarters, and legs well covered with thick, silky hair, very fine texture, ears and all four feet well feathered, in front of the shoulders, back and shoulders to over the saddle of the flanks and the ribs upwards, the hair is short and tight, forming a smooth back in mature dogs - this is a traditional feature of the Afghan hound. The Afghan Hound should be shown in its natural state, the layer is clipped or not clipped, the head is surmounted (in the full sense of the word) with a topknot of long silky hair - which is also a prominent feature of the Afghan Hound. Showing of short hair on cuffs on either front or back legs is permissible. Fault - Lack of saddle short hair in adult dogs.
COLOR
Black, Cream, Red
GAIT
When running free, the Afghan Hound moves at a gallop, showing great elasticity and spring in his step smooth and powerful. When on a loose lead, the Afghan can trot at a fast pace, stepping along, has the appearance of placing the hind feet directly in the footprints of the front feet, both thrown forward. Moving with head and tail high, the whole appearance of the Afghan Hound is one of great style and beauty.
TASTY TIDBITS
Afghan hound is elegant, lively, like to live a comfortable, modern residential, can adapt to apartment living, but requires a lot of movement of the space and the opportunity to require daily combing hair, professional trimming should be done two to three times per year.