Among the most attractive of all canine varieties, the Afghan Dog is an honorable blue-blood of magnificent excellence. Notwithstanding his superb appearance, the Afghan can display a charming dash of senselessness and a significant reliability.
Since antiquated times, Afghan Dogs have been renowned
for their rich excellence in looks. The thick, satiny, streaming coat that is
the variety's delegated greatness isn't only to look good it also is security
from the cruel environment in hilly locales where Afghans initially acquired
their keep. Underneath the Afghan's spectacular outside is a strong, spry dog sometimes
as high as 27 inches tall at their shoulder. Their colossal paw-cushions safeguarded
them from the harsh grounds where they lived. This is a dog that is an extraordinary variety
for unique owners. As with any pet we recommend that you learn as much about
the animal as what it takes to be a good owner.
The Afghan has a magnificent
appearance having a long, satiny coat. It’s solid, curved neck, conspicuous
hips, enormous paws, an apparent bend at the knees with a donut type twist in
its tail. Its head is long, and refined,
the ears are long and covered with considerably longer hair just as the body is
covered with long, fine, smooth hair. The coat on the face is short and
polished.
The Afghan dog can have a great many
shades and colors; creams and reds, and have black coverings and black, black-and-tan,
red, cream, blue, spot, domino or white.
When young, the Afghan doesn’t yet
look like its long-haired grown-up version. It has fluffy hair on cheeks (monkey whiskers)
and over their backs. Its puppy coat starts to drop out at around one year evolving
into the polished, glossy grown-up coat.
Are you a good fit for the Afghan dog which is solid willed and
autonomous, standoffish and fearless? This dog can be furiously courageous yet
in addition tentative, calm and “lazy”. Likewise with any canine, socializing
the Afghan is in every case is essential.
The Afghan dog can be "high upkeep" for various
reasons. They are profoundly sensitive to scolding, which frequently inspires a
refusal to comply. They answer best to delicate direction and firm discipline. Routine
keeping up with the Afghan's jacket is advised. Afghans require bathing every
week and brushing away the dead hair that could cause tangling and matting to
which they are inclined. Grown-up Afghans shed in the spring and fall, after
sicknesses; and females not spayed shed after each season.
Afghans can make fine condo and couch canines
but do require a lot of activity to avert fatigue and wanting to chew on things.
A mile or two of day to day walking is recommended and having a closed in yard
for running is best. The sad fact is that this breed doesn’t like to come when
called. With their instinct to hunt, they can be a threat to other animals in
the neighborhood.
Having such a thick coat, they are
actually small dogs and don’t eat as much as one may think by only looking at
their outward appearance. Having long ears, some owners use ear stockings to
keep them clean when they eat.
The Afghan dog was first bred long ago by the roaming
peoples of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. As a very gifted hunter, this dog could bring
down both huge and little game like antelope and some even say leopards. British
Soldiers brought the Afghan back to England from the Middle East sometime in
the nineteenth century. Today they make fine pets for the discriminating owner.
