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Afghan Hound
An elegant sighthound with a long silky coat, bred to hunt in rugged terrain.
♥ Swipe on the Afghan HoundQuick facts
- Origin
- Afghanistan
- Size
- Large
- Energy
- Medium
- Bred for
- Hunting
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Temperament
- Dignified, independent, sensitive
- Exercise
- 75 min/day
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- Medium
- Training
- Challenging
- With children
- Good
- Apartment
- Maybe
Where the Afghan Hound comes from
Afghan Hounds are an ancient sighthound from the mountains of Afghanistan, bred to hunt gazelle and hare in rough country. The long coat protected them from cold.
Personality and daily life
Dignified, independent and sometimes aloof. Afghans are affectionate with family but not eager to obey, and can be sensitive.
Afghans are elegant sighthounds with a long coat that needs lots of grooming. They are independent and not the easiest to train.
Exercise, grooming and health
Daily running in a secure area. The long silky coat needs a lot of brushing, ideally daily. Hip dysplasia and bloat can occur. They are not easy to train.
Is a Afghan Hound right for you?
Experienced owners who enjoy grooming and can give them space.
- Can be stubborn, better for experienced owners
- Needs regular grooming
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.