Posted by: John Mattar
Post Date: January 28, 2015
The following table covers the most common questions our customers have about the Afghan Hound dog breed. If you have any suggestions for facts to include, leave us a comment or email us.
| Origin – Afghanistan |
| Dog Group – Sight-hound |
| Height – 2 feet – 2 feet 4 inches |
| Weight – 50-60 Pounds |
| Life Span – 10-13 Years |
| Eating Requirements – 2-2.5 cups of dry food twice a day |
| Coat Style – Fine hairs, thick coat, and silky |
| Coat Colors – All solid colors are accepted |
| Grooming Required? – Yes, their long coat requires grooming. Their hair should be combed and washed weekly. Cut approximately every 2 months. |
| Gait – Gallop |
| Temperament – Aloof, Independent, Goofy, Happy |
| Exercise Needs – Higher than average but not extremely high. 100 being the most exercise required the Afghan Hound is rated at 80/100 |
| Activities – Racing, lure coursing, and daily walks. |
| Afghan Dog Gifts – Afghan Hound Gifts |
John is the co-owner of DogLoverStore with his wife Kimberly. He enjoys working with computers, listening to music, learning about dog breeds, perfecting the art of coffee brewing, and anything that brings him back to childhood! He received his BS in management information systems at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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