• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Afghan Hounds: This large breed of dog is native to the Near east, hence its name. Tall and graceful with long hair. Afghan Hounds have a white "blaze" on the chest. A sighthound
  • Temperament: Highly independent, vocal, nimble
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet but need spaces to run and considerable exercise  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Afghan Hounds range from 50 - 60 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 25 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Afghan Hounds and Nicknames: Tazi, Persian Greyhound and the Balkh, Barukhzy or Baluchi hound
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Afghan Hounds: The coat is normally xx and comes in a range of colors including xx long, thick, silky and fine-textured. The long topknot and the shorter-haired saddle on the back are distinctive features of the Afghan's coat. Colors: Black, Brindle, Gold, Cream and Black and Tan
• Fact 7 - Life of Afghan Hounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Afghan Hounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Afghan Hounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Afghan Hounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Afghan Hounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye problems including cataracts
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
• Fact 12 - Afghan Hounds were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting using their keen eyesight
  • - Tracking
  • - Guarding
• Fact 13 - Breeding Afghan Hounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Afghan Hounds

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