Afghan Hound

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Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.

Official Breed Standards:
American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
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The Afghan Hound at a Glance:
Height .............. 24 - 28 inches
Weight .............. 50 - 65 pounds
Colors .............. All colors
Ears ................ Long and hanging
Tail ................ Long with a curled tip
Coat ................ Long and wavy
Grooming............. Extensive
Temperament ......... Aloof, wary of strangers

Favourite Afghan Hound Links:
Afghan Hound Review
Yarn for Rescue Project

About Sighthounds in General: Sighthounds are a wonderous class of dogs. Tall, lean, graceful, noble bearing ... and unbelievable vision. Add in an ability to focus their entire being on a moving object, and you get disaster when an unwary handler allows his dog off-leash. In a matter of minutes, your sighthound could be gone from your sight completely, heading who-knows-where, following who-knows-what. It is highly recommended that a sighthound never be allowed off-leash, except in secure, enclosed areas.

Recommended Reading:
Afghan Hounds: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training
Afghan Hounds
The New Complete Afghan Hound
Your Afghan Hound

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