Puppy Dog Breed Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest if not the first sighthound dog breed Distinguished by its thick fine silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them Its local name is Sag-e T z Persian or T Spai Pashto Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound T z Balkh Hound Baluchi Hound Barutzy Hound Shalgar Hound Kabul Hound Galanday Hound or sometimes incorrectly African Hound The Afghan Hound is tall standing 24 to 29 inches 61 to 74 160 cm in height and weighing 45 to 60 pounds 20 to 27 160 kg The coat may be any colour but white markings particularly on the head are discouraged many individuals have a black facial mask Some specimens have facial hair that looks like a Manchu moustache that are called mandarins Some Afghan Hounds are almost…Read More about Afghan Hound at WikiPedia
Latest Afghan Hound Frequently Asked Questions:
I'm getting my new Afghan Hound puppy (most likely a male) in 10 weeks time. I will be entering him in agility and possibly conformation. He will be neutered and will be thoroughly socialized and trained with other dogs before I dare consider purchasing another. I'm only thinking about the Bloodhound, Saluki or Old English Sheepdog but I'm also very fond of the Samoyed, Dalmatian, Borzoi and the Irish Wolfhound. Any other suggestions? I would like a very graceful and attractive dog as I would be showing him/her. Should I get the same sex puppy or the opposite sex puppy as to my Afghan Hound? How old should my Afghan Hound be before I buy another puppy? Note that depending on the breed I get, I could be waiting up to 3-5 years for a show quality dog.
Answer:I'd say get your Afghan and decide how well you like that breed. A second one would play the best, esp. if you get a spayed female. If you want to show in conformation, Afghans are a tough breed to start in...keeping them in show coat is no easy task. And of course conformation dogs are intact, not neutered. The breeds you list are all completely different. Bloodhounds are very left field. Not easy to keep in the house, due to huge slobber factor. Opposite sexes usually get along the easiest for a novice owner. But many breeders won't sell a beginner a show quality female, but may sell you a male. At least that's been my experience. I would try to get a compatible breed to the Afghan. Another Sighthound if not another Afghan. Some breeds play completely different and some almost don't seem to understand the other breeds' signals. Show quality is more about structure, movement and breed type rather than color or prettiness at least in Sighthounds.
I love the breed and my two pit bulls love other dogs, and they're rescues themselves, so I want to get an Afghan Hound who is great with children, seeing as how I have kids. I want to rescue it tho, I don't believe in breeding to be quite honest, and it can be a mix, I just would love a dog with long hair to brush. My wife has her favorite breed, so I can finally get mine! Does anyone know of a good Rescue Agency, preferably close to NYC?
Answer:You can try looking on petfinder.com they are tons of adoptable pets on this site.
I want to start showing and breeding in conformation and the breed I want to begin with is the Afghan Hound. I have already checked the AKC site but I couldn't any breeders listed so if anyone knows any reputable breeder off the top of their head can you please post a link to their website so I may contact them.
Answer:Very risky breed to start with, they are a lot of work. I absolutely hate stripping coats, it's hard to get them even. Start with the Afghan Hound Club of America and start from there. http://clubs.akc.org/ahca/
Is this a dog that can live whit only one person, and not a whole family?
Answer:A dog (Afghan or not) can live in any situation you introduce it to. Socialization and training is key to any living situation.
Answer:are very pretty dogs.
