| Facts & Stats About Afghan Hound |
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| Afghan Hound |
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| Dog: |
Afghan Hound |
| Origin of this dog: |
Afghanistan |
| Weight: |
50 - 60 lb ( 22.5 - 27 kg ) |
| Height: |
25 - 29 in ( 63 - 74 cm ) |
| Dog Size: |
Large |
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Long coat. Saddle of short, close hair from the shoulder backwards |
| Other Name for this Dog: |
Tazi, Baluchi Hound |
| Additional Info: |
AKC Hound Group, FCI Group 10, UK Hound Group |
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The Afghan hound is one of the most glamorous of the large breed dogs with an elegant silky coat. Its origin is from the mountains of Afghanistan. This particular breed is a very good watchdog. It is a very active dog that needs a lot of regular exercise.
The Afghan Hound is tall, standing in height 25-29 inches and weighing 50-60 pounds. 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 Fu Manchu moustache that are called "mandarins." Some Afghan Hounds are almost white, but particolour hounds (white with islands of red or black) are not acceptable and may indicate impure breeding. The long, fine-textured coat requires considerable care and grooming. The long topknot and the shorter-haired saddle on the back in the miniature dog are distinctive features of the Afghan Hound coat. The high hipbones and unique small ring on the end of the tail are also characteristics of the breed.
 | | Afghan Hound with a great coat |
 | | Afghan Hound in a yard |
 | | Afghan Hound with a dark color coat |
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