The Afghan captivates by extremely harmonious proportions and has a slightly springy gait peculiar to the breed. The skull is very narrow, the ears hang down long on the head. The silky coat of the impressive quadruped is usually carried long and occurs in many colors. The sporty dogs reach a speed of up to sixty kilometers per hour in the free run, which they should live out best at sighthound races or coursing.
Appearance and coat of the Afghan Hound
The silky coat of the Afghan Hound is worn long and comes in all colors. Most commonly, the dogs come in cream, silver, and blackish brown. The long coat must not be shorn or trimmed, but it must be combed, brushed, and freed daily from branches and leaves brought in from walks. An Afghan Sighthound with short coat is almost not found in Europe and does not correspond to the breed standard.
How big does an Afghan Hound grow?
An Afghan Hound is an imposing appearance and an impressive sight. Males reach a withers height of 68 to 74 centimeters, bitches are somewhat smaller with 63 to 69 centimeters.
How much does an Afghan Hound weigh?
An ideal weight for the Afghan Hound is not specified in the breed standard. As a rule, however, he will weigh a maximum of 30 kilograms.
How old does an Afghan Hound live?
The average life expectancy of the Afghan Hound is twelve to fourteen years.