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Afghan Hound
Large Breed
Afghan Hounds have been described as the 'king of dogs'. The breed is defined by its beauty, grace and elegance. The Afghan Hound has become a luxurious pet, a sophisticated show dog bringing with him a regal appearance and attitude wherever he goes.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Weight
Males 26-29kg / 58-64lbs;
Females 20.5-25kg / 45-55lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 68-74cm / 27-29in;
Females 63-69cm / 25-27in (standards may vary)
Coat
Long Coat
Markings
Sand is the most common colour, but all colours acceptable. Light markings on dark coats, and dark markings on light coats, white markings are undesirable.
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
Sweet, loyal and affectionate, he is a perfect companion, and a lordly attitude makes for a good deterrent dog. Of great intelligence, there is no substitute for this gentle, quirky and most entertaining of dogs.
Temperament
The Afghan Hound is aristocratic, dignified and aloof with a certain keen fierceness, yet he is very sweet, loyal, affectionate and sensitive. He is elegant, noble, courageous and an independent thinker, suspicious of — but not hostile to — strangers.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
Afghan Hounds are a magnificent breed, distinguished by their thick, soft, silky coat and slender physique. Although a generally healthy breed of dog, they have a low pain threshold and may suffer with minor injuries.
- Makes a wonderful companion
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Excels as a guardian and watchdog
- Acclimates well to most climates
- Generally a healthy breed of dog
- Regular grooming and weekly bathing required
- Skilled trimming or stripping is needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Must have daily physical activity and mental stimulation — requires a lot of exercise
- Can be difficult to train