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Afador

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

afador

AKA: Afghan Hound /Labrador Retriever.

Description: The Afador are is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Labrador Retriever. They have a very long, fine coat. The hair on the face is short. Any color is accepted but the most common colors are red through to shades of beige, often with a darker mask A Hunter, racing dog, a companion and also a watchdog. This breed is an independent, proud and noble dog. Indoors they are very calm but very active outdoors. It is in their blood to chase anything that runs o moves quickly. Their breed is brave, vigilant, not noisy and cautious with strangers. The males can try to dominate them. They can get along well with children but much better with older ones as long as they are not pestered or is just left alone in its own territory.

Activity: It needs an expert to train them since they are difficult to train due to their independent nature so they will never be consistently obedient. Hitting and shouting at them is not a good for them to attain their respect rather they need to be treated like human. a firm yet soft hand will put them in good mood. They need a lot of exercise everyday. Bicycling with the dog every day will be best to get rid of its energy, but do not forget their hunting instinct. Only allow an Afghan to run freely off the leash where it cannot run off.

Grooming: Grooming of their coat requires a full hour twice per week. Combing their hair from the skin outwards is the best method to prevent tangles but be careful not to break any of their hairs and always keep their ears clean. Grooming is so basic to the care of an Afador that no one should consider owning one who doesn’t have the time to do it .

Breed Group: Hound Group and Designer group dog.

Color: common color is black ut they can also be black and white.

Country Of Origin: Alaska

Dynamics: This breed is moderately energetic and a genius breed because they are very obedient and easy to train. They are also very sociable dogs and playful to other dogs and active. Also moderately calm.