The Afghan Hound is an aloof, yet affectionate companion. They are good with older children, but are not recommended for apartment life. They enjoy room to run and should get at least a half an hour a day exercise. The Afghan is a high grooming maintenance dog to keep its coat free of tangles. They should be "gently" trained and handled.
Average Height("'s) |
Average Weight (#'s) |
Personality |
Coat |
Grooming |
Notes for owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 |
55 |
Dignified |
Long and silky | Intense | For experienced owners. Can be nervous around strangers. |
Afghan Hound Club of America Rescue
The Internet Afghan Hound Page
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We STRONGLY recommend that you get your dog from a respectable breeder or rescue organization. Pet store puppies may get their dogs from Puppy Mills that normally breed only for profit, not quality or concern for the puppy or its eventual owner.
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