Afghan hound breed information

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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.

Afghan hound

Life expectancy: 12 to 14 yrs
Color: All colors are permissible, but color or color combinations are pleasing; white markings, especially on the head, are undesirable.
Eyes: almond-shaped, dark.
Coat type: Long, straight, thick, silky; short on face
Size: males: 26-28 inches; females: 24-26 inches
Health issues: Generally healthy. Potential for juvenile cataracts and possible hip dysplasia. Sensitivity to drugs, flea powders and tickicides. Rare cases of progressive paralysis.