Country of origin: Afghanistan
Withers: Males: 68 – 74 cm / female: 63-69
Weight: 20 – 30 kg
Standard Number: 228
Use: Greyhound
FCI – Group 10: Greyhounds
Description:
The overall appearance of the dog shows elegance, pride and dignity, but also the strength and swiftness of the breed.
His expression keeps strangers at first at a distance and many interpret this as arrogant, his true nature only learns to know his family. The Afghan can be willful, disobedient, insulted, happy, silly, wild, aloof or proud. His face and his expression when one considers both exactly lead us into another world, he was and is still a warrior, but at the same time an independent partner of his people.
The skull is long and narrow and has a long mop of hair on. For the elegant and slightly springy gait breeders pay attention to a geometry corresponding to the limbs. The long and silky coat can have all the colors, the colors red, cream, silver, black, black-brown, silver–black, blue, ivory and Domino occur most frequently. Head with or without black or blue mask. Afghans are up to 12 years and older.
The wind-dog-typical behavior: In House gently, quietly and unobtrusively; Outside there can clearly come out the fore hunting passion, that goes so far that he should not be without leash in the woods and fields. In general, it is compatible with other dogs. His gait is considered as pride, which is also its essence again. Independence and absolute quiet are these dogs. Its independence is due to the hunting behavior, which is described in travelogues, and who knows the “ wild Afghanistan,“ know that here the Afghan was always on his own to kill a Capricorn in the rock can. The hunter could only him at a distance of hours, sometimes days to follow. Commands that must comply with our domestic hunting dogs, the Afghan Hound was not used. Cleverly and with enormous bounce, he had to decide which path to successful hunting led him yourself. Back in his home he is peaceful and quiet. However, Afghans are also very sensitive and can be wary of strangers with incorrect posture. With children, they are in general good, but they should be a bit dated due to the size of the breed.
Nature and attitude:
Yes, who is an Afghan? A single hunter, athlete, a cuddler, a player, a clown, a thief with a certain passionate, unique beings. His unusual appearance give him his silky long hair, be resilient, lightweight floating gait, his elegant, athletic movement. Its silky long hair makes him by the most delicate breath of wind to a dream come running.
His long legs and flat back make the Afghans to run an athletic dog taking part in Germany on dog racing and coursing. It reaches a speed of 50 km / h With less fur of the Afghan would be faster for sure.
The Afghan may never see it quiet, when things get lively around him. Cheerful, curious and playful he takes part at any time in all activities and can never be easy in the corner. He needs a sympathetic owner who does not suppress him, but respects its independence and still leads him with a firm hand. The Afghan is very sensitive and in need of love. If you do not show him the affection or even cut him, he sinks into a deep depression and lies down sadly at the floor. But if you have done everything right in the education, then it is closely connected with his people, even really possessive and feels as an equal member of the family. Therefore, he guarded house and residents with special care. As soon as he sees a stranger, hear, or even suspects, he announces it loudly.
Despite its impressive size of the Afghan can live quietly in a city apartment. It must be ensured that it can expend physically often. Ideal would be of course a house with a garden. So he can let off steam whenever he wants. Since their temper from time to time with him, you should let him leashed in the city. However, in a suitable environment, he should absolutely be allowed to run freely. During the joint jogging he sets high standards – it’s hard to keep up with him.