Afghan Hound Breed Information & Characteristics

The Afghan Hound is a dog breed that has a low risk for obesity. This means that they are less prone to gain weight than many other breeds, but it is still important to monitor their food intake and ensure they get enough exercise to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Afghan Hounds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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Dignified
Independent
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Afghan Hound dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Afghan Hound. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Afghan Hound breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

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ancient times

Sporting (AKC:1926)
Sighthound & Pariah (UKC)

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The coat of an Afghan Hound dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

An Afghan Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Afghan Hounds are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Afghan Hound is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Thyroid
Corneal Opacities

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma

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Afghan Hounds are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Afghan Hounds have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Afghan Hound dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Afghan Hounds are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Afghan Hound is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Afghan Hounds are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Afghan Hound dogs are not known for their protective nature and may not be the best choice as guard dogs. They do not have a strong drive to defend their territory and may not be inclined to provide protection.

Walking, Running

Afghan Hounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Hound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Hounds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Ideally, Afghan Hound should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 44-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Afghan Hound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Afghan Hound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Hound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Afghan Hound have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training an Afghan Hound is an exercise in patience.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Afghan Hounds are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Afghan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Afghan Hounds are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Afghan Hounds can be good with cats,

Afghan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Afghan Hounds are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Afghan Hounds are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Afghan Hounds will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Afghan Hounds have an average level of playfulness. The Afghan Hounds, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Afghan Hound dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.