Afghan hound

Afghan hound

 

 It is a large dog , strong, with a square body. The head is in proportion to body length , the skull is long, but not too narrow , with long locks of hair hat hats shaped muzzle is long , black or brown nose cone . The eyes are almond-shaped , almost triangular , slightly oblique dark , sad eyes . The ears are again trapped down long , connected to the body and covered with long hair . The neck is long and strong. The feet are large, oval , strong and often covered with long hair . The tail is relatively long and ends with a ring is not too high, yet hairy . The hair is long and silky hair , nose and the back where the hair is short . The head often has a long word . It can be any color, but the most common is red with shades of beige , often with dark face.

Personality

 This is a smart, brave, alert , proud , stubborn , quiet inside independent, but very active and fast is not very obedient, does not bark a lot . He is affectionate , playful, devoted to his master , takes the children as long as you do not care , reserved and suspicious of strangers . The hunting instinct is very strong and hunting almost any other animal. The men of this race can be very dominant over other men .

Care

 This dog needs special care. The coat should be gently and finesse ( each beam in an area not to be missed in part) be combed twice a week . Brushes will last about an hour to do . Two months , a bathroom is the application; with a special shampoo for dogs that do not dry the skin . The ears should be clean.

Life
 This dog is weatherproof and feels great in large rooms , housed in a difficult fenced apartment. Remember that the dog is stubborn, independent and very active, energetic and is for people with experience in breeding dogs , an active person who recommended time for this dog grooming. He loves long walks , running outside or near a bike. Do not forget the hunting instinct . Refugees can small dogs or other animals , if they can not be controlled, must wear a muzzle . Not for people who are recommended to keep their fur not the time or patience. Not recommended for families with small children. He needs socialization , training .

Training

 Training is more difficult to do and is generally recommended for someone with experience . You have an independent character and can never be completely shielded, but with solid training and made ​​a small voice can achieve the desired results .

Interest

Especially in the countryside , is a wonderful hunting dog, small animals and large enterprises ( gazelles, deer , leopards, jackals , wolves ) . In some areas, herd of goats used. It is a good watchdog. In areas where the practice of dog racing is increased in order to participate. It is also grown as an animal.

origin Afghanistan

Height from 63.0 to 64.0 cm

Weight 27.0 kg 22.0 bis