Afghan Retriever
Description: Afgan Retriever is not a purebred,It is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Golden Retriever. Their undercoat is wavy, thick and short. They also have some similarities with the golden retriever but their hair are more coarse in texture compared to the golden. They too has long face and small eyes and slightly long hair. They are also big in size with long hairy tail.
Temperament: They are an obedient dog. They have their own thinking and sometimes could be bossy type that may dominate other dogs.
Activity: They are required to to have lots of exercise daily to prevent bad behavior from boredom. Swimming and retrieving are their two most favorite activities. Also love field sports but they are slow learners.
Grooming: To remove dead and loose hair they should be brushed often on shedding time. But should also be aware not to harm the texture of their coat. Bathe them if it is only necessary.
Health Problems: Minor injuries, hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects and skin deseaase
Breed Group: Sporting
Color: yellow-brown, and dark brown. The darker coloring is more usual
Height: 58-66cm(22 3/4 -26in) for dogs and 53-61cm (20 3/4 – 24in) for bitches
Weight: Varies on height
Country Of Origin: Afghanistan
Dynamics: They are moderately intelligent and are slow learners but easy to train they are also friendly dogs, calm even on cats but to strangers. Also very active and playful always.
October 25th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I love my Afghan/Retriever.Best dog I’ve ever had!
August 30th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
We just learned that our AKC Golden Retriever is actually an Afghan Retriever. She is gorgeous but we knew that she was not the same as our other Goldens. She has long layered hair on her ears, slanted eyes, a rougher & straighter coat and a skinny rat tail with very little hair on it. She is a beautiful golden color with longer hair on her legs and paws. She is a designer dog and we love her just as much as our true Goldens.