Afghan Hound
A tall, glamorous long-coated sighthound with a clownish streak at home and an independent mind.
De un vistazo
- Tamaño
- Grande
- Altura a la cruz
- Machos 68–74 cm · Hembras 63–69 cm
- Peso
- Machos 25–30 kg · Hembras 20–25 kg
- Esperanza de vida
- 12–14 años
- Ejercicio
- 60–90 min al día
- Aseo
- A diario
- Pelo
- Sedoso, largo
- Colores
- Casi todos los colores
- Criado para
- Caza a la vista, Compañía
- País de origen
- Afganistán
- FCI
- Grupo 10, n.º 228 · Lebreles
Criadores en Kuldo
Ningún criador de Kuldo tiene esta raza todavía.
Vivir con la raza
| Cariñoso con la familia | 4/5 – Alto |
|---|---|
| Bueno con niños | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Bueno con otros perros | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Bueno con gatos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Abierto con desconocidos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Energía | 4/5 – Alto |
| Juguetón | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Necesita estimulación mental | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Fácil de educar | 1/5 – Muy bajo |
| Instinto de presa | 5/5 – Muy alto |
| Vigilante y protector | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Ladridos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Muda de pelo | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Exigencia de aseo | 5/5 – Muy alto |
| Babeo | 1/5 – Muy bajo |
| Apto para primerizos | 1/5 – Muy bajo |
| Apto para pisos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Adaptabilidad | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Tolera quedarse solo | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Tolera el calor | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Tolera el frío | 4/5 – Alto |
Orientación propia de Kuldo basada en los rasgos típicos de la raza. Cada perro es único, así que habla con el criador.
¿Es la raza adecuada para ti?
Ideal si …
- enjoy grooming and have time for it
- appreciate an independent dog with character
- can provide secure running space
Piénsalo bien si …
- want an easily trained, obedient dog
- have little time for coat care
- keep small pets or cats
Cuidados
Carácter
Dignified and independent, the Afghan Hound is affectionate on its own terms and often reserved with strangers. Many have a playful, clownish side at home.
Ejercicio
Daily walks plus regular free running in a fenced area are needed. Lure coursing is an excellent outlet.
Aseo
The long, fine coat needs thorough brushing several times a week to daily and regular bathing to avoid mats. Many owners use snoods at mealtimes to protect the ears.
Educación
Afghans learn but often choose whether to comply. Short, patient, reward-based sessions and a lot of humour help.
Salud
Afghan Hounds are fairly robust, but hip dysplasia, cataracts, hypothyroidism and sensitivity to some anaesthetics occur in the breed. Ask the breeder for hip, eye and thyroid results on the parents.
Pruebas de salud que suelen hacer los criadores
- Caderas (HD)
- Examen ocular
- Tiroides
Pide al criador que te enseñe los resultados de los padres.
Sobre la raza
The Afghan Hound comes from the mountains and plains of Afghanistan and neighbouring regions, where it hunted hare, deer and other game over rough ground. Its long coat protected it from cold nights at altitude. The breed reached Britain in the early 20th century and became a show-ring favourite.
Living with an Afghan means accepting a dog with its own opinions. It can be aloof with strangers yet silly and playful with family. The coat is a real commitment, and the breed needs secure fencing and safe places to run, as recall is unreliable.
¿Sabías que…?
The first cloned dog, Snuppy, born in South Korea in 2005, was an Afghan Hound.