Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound originated in the wilds of Afghanistan. When Westerners first saw the breed in the 1800s, they found a fast, sure-footed sighthound who would chase and bring down hare or deer and would corner predators, such as wolves and jackals. The Afghan has a regal appearance, the head is held high, and the eyes are dark and almond-shaped. The ears are long. The body is that of a runner with long legs, a strong back, and a deep chest. The tail is long and has a curve at the end. The coat is long and silky and may be of any color. The coat requires daily combing and brushing to maintain it without tangles.

The Afghan Hound is a fun for people who understand it.

The adult Afghan Hounds should be bathed once a week. Bathing and blow drying the coat and brushing and combing it as it dries requires two to three hours. Many pet owners choose to keep the coat significantly shorter for ease of care. The Afghan Hound enjoys a chance to stretch his legs at least once each day. The Afghan Hound should always run in a fenced yard because if he is off leash and happens to see a rabbit, he will be gone in a fraction of a second.

Afghan Hounds also appreciate comfort and will enjoy a snuggle on the sofa once the exercise is over. Training the Afghan Hound can be a challenge. Bred to work independently, it prefers its own agenda to someone else’s and can have quite a stubborn streak. In the house, young Afghan Hounds are known to be destructive chewers if given too much freedom and not allowed enough exercise. With the right motivation, the Afghan  Hound can learn to enjoy training and to go along with household rules. Training should be structured yet fun. This is a fun breed for people who understand it. Afghans are good with children if raised or well-socialized with them. Bred as hunting dogs, they are not good with small pets. Health concerns include hip dysplasia and eye and heart problems.

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