Afghan Hound Breed Information and Pictures
| Weight | 55-65 lbs |
| Height | 24″to 29″ |
| Colors | Black, red, cream, fawn and brindle. A black mask on face or on fringe of ears typically on fawn, cream and brindle Afghans. White markings are discouraged. |
| Coat | Luxurious coat that is long, rich and silky, typically including the feet and the hair on prominent topknot on his head. The coat is not meant to be clipped but to stay in it’s natural state and to be well groomed. Hair is short on the muzzle muzzle. |
| Origin | The Afghan originated about 5000 years ago in ancient Egypt. It was first discovered by the western world in the early 19th century in Afghanistan and the surrounding regions |
| Description | Tall, slender, long haired sighthound with a dignified, loyal, affectionate personality. The Afghan has a low dominance level and must be treated kindly. They can be playful and they enjoy walking and other forms of exercise. They are suspicious of strangers, but not threatening to them. Some can be timid or high string, so they tend to do best with older children that will be gentle with them. They do better with training as they can be disobedient if they are not trained with structure. Housebreaking can be a difficult task with some. |
| Health | Overall good health. Minor problems with cataracts, hypothyroidism, canine hip dysplasia, and some skin problems. |