Posts Tagged ‘Afghan’



Afghan Spaniel

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Afghan Spaniel

Description: It is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Cocker Spaniel. Their hair on its head is short and medium length on their body. There is feathering of its hair on the ears,body, chest , belly and legs. This breed are very sociable with their own kind as well as with the household pets. But they should be protected from children’s play which can become too rough.

Temperament: They are lovable, playful dogs that is intelligent and obedient. On trainings, they are sensitive to the tone of your voice.

Activity: This breed loves to play and frolic also enjoys swimming and retrieving.

Grooming: Grooming for them is very important because their hair needs too be brushed and combed daily. And of course ears should be checked regularly to prevent infections and excess hair between the pads of the feet, under and inside the ear, should be trimmed.

Health Problems: Prone to cataracts and possible hip dysplasia.

Breed Group: Sporting

Color: black, deer red, light beige, black and tan, and multi-colored

Height: 38cm (15in) for dogs and 35.5 (14in) for bitches

Weight: 500-2,500g (1-5 1/2lb)

Country Of Origin: Western World in Afghanistan

Dynamics: They are very intelligent, sociable to other animals, always loves to play and friendly dog

Afghan Retriever

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Afghan Retriever

Description: It is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Golden Retriever. And not a purebred dog. Its wavy coat is thick and short with undercoat. They can be sociable. They get along well with a cat that is already present in the house but not those outsiders. If they are socially trained, they could also get along well with with males and feel relaxed. They also love being with children but reserved towards other strangers.

Temperament: They are an obedient dog. They have a mind of their own and sometimes could be demanding that may dominate other dogs.

Activity: They are required to to have lots of exercise daily to avoid bad behavior from boredom. Swimming and retrieving are the two activities that they very much enjoy. Also love field sports but they are slow learners.

Grooming: Brushing them often would remove dead and loose hair during its shedding time. But owners should 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 somewhat slow learners but easy to train they aare also friendly dogs, calm even on cats but not the outsiders. Also very active and playful always.