Afghan Hound Dog Breed

Description : The Afghan Hound dog breed is a sighthound with an aristocratic bearing. Tall and slender dog breed with a long, narrow, refined head, silky topknot and powerful jaws. The occiput is quite prominent. The Afghan Hound dog breed muzzle is slightly convex ("Roman nose") with a black nose. There is little or no stop. The Afghan Hound dog breed teeth should meet in a level or scissors bite. The dark eyes are almond shaped. The Afghan Hound dog breed ears lie flat to the head.Afghan Hound dog breed neck is long and strong. The height at the withers should be almost level and the abdomen well tucked up. The hipbones are quite prominent. The Afghan Hound dog breed front legs are strong and straight and the feet are large and covered with long hair. The Afghan Hound dog breed tail has a curl or ring at the tip, but is not carried over the back. The long, rich, silky coat is most often the color of sand with a darker face and ear fringes, though all colors are permitted. White markings, however, are discouraged.

Temperament : Dignified, somewhat aloof, but very sweet, loyal, affectionate and sensitive, with a low dominance level. They must be trained kindly. The Afghan Hound dog breed has been described as "a king of dogs." Majestic, elegant, noble and courageous, suspicious of, but not hostile to, strangers. Although tough, The Afghan Hound dog breed will pine if they are deprived of attention. The Afghan Hound dog breed will do best with older, considerate children. At one time, The Afghan Hound dog breed had a reputation for being untrustworthy, but has now been replaced by a character that, while still spirited, is said to be more amenable to training and discipline, as they can be disobedient if it is poorly trained. This Afghan Hound dog breed can be difficult to housebreak. Some are timid and high strung.

Afghan Hound dog breed Height, Weight : Height: Dogs 27 to 29 inches (68.58-73.66cm) slightly less forAfghan Hound dog breed Living Conditions : Afghan Hound dog breed is not recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with acreage. This breed can live in or outdoors, although it would be happier sleeping indoors.

Afghan Hound dog breed Life Expectancy : About 14 years.

Origin : Afghan Hound dog breed is a very ancient dog, native to Sinai, and mentioned several times in Egyptian papyruses as well as pictured in the caves of northern Afghanistan more than 4000 years ago. Afghan Hound dog breed was kept pure for centuries, and its exportation was always prohibited. It therefore only reached Europe as contraband early in this century. This elegant sighthound was used as a shepherd and hunter of many types of game including deer, wild goats, and even wolves and snow leopards. Afghan Hound dog breed were also used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. An extremely fast and agile runner, the Afghan Hound pursues game by sight. His thick coat protects against temperature extremes. In Europe and America he has become a luxurious pet because of his aristocratic beauty. Some of the Afghan's talents are hunting, sighting, tracking, herding, watchdogging, racing, and lure coursing.