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Afghan Hounds
Afghan Hound is a famous sighthound i.e. hunting dogs that hunt primarily by using their sight and speed. Afghan Hounds are an old breed and were present in the Pre-Christian era, though recent research shows them to be much older. Known as Tazi in the native language (Persian), Afghan Hound arrived in Europe and America after the turn of the 20th century. This is because Afghan people were unwilling to sell their national dog to foreigners. The first dog cloned in history was also an Afghan Hound; the process done in 2005 by a Korean team of scientists led by Hwang Woo-Suk. The clone was named Snuppy. Normally, a litter of this dog breed has an average of 8 Afghan Hound puppies. It is generally not good for apartment life.
Physical Features
Physically, Afghan Hound is best known for its thick coat of fine silky hair as well as for its tail that shows a ring curl at the end. Afghan Hounds are tall dogs, reaching 24 to 29 inches in height and weighing up to 30 kg. The coat of Afghan Hound may have any of several different colors. In general, white markings on the coat, especially on the head, are not very welcome to most breeders. Other distinct characteristics that are desirable in Afghan Hound include: long topknot, shorter-haired saddle on the back (in adult dogs), high hipbones, and the characteristic small ring at the tail's end, so confirm before buying an Afghan Hound for sale.
Temperament
Afghan Hounds usually stand aloof and dignified, though quite happy and frisky in play. Trainers tend to see them as dogs with comparatively low intelligence for following orders. In other words, Afghan Hound is not a very obedient dog. Like cats, it leans more on the side of independence and many a time, it would simply ignore commands that it has previously used to follow. While Afghan Hounds are not used now as hunting dogs in the developed west, they are frequently seen as participants in lure coursing events and conformation showing sport etc.
Health and Grooming
The average life span of Afghan Hound is about 12 years. It has a low pain tolerance and hence suffers more even with minor injuries. Allergies and cancer are also reported in many Afghan Hounds puppies for sale. In UK, besides old age, the main reasons for the death of Afghan Hounds include: cancer, cardiac problems, and urologic problems. Like other sighthounds, Afghan Hound has low levels of body fat and hence is sensitive to anesthesia. Another, relatively rare disease chylothorax has also been reported in some Afghan Hounds. The long and thick coat of shiny hair of Afghan Hound needs a lot of regular grooming. Bathing the dog once a week is advisable; especially when it is meant for participation in a show. Shedding hair from the coat mostly is of average level in Afghan Hounds.
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