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Houndlarge🌍 Afghanistansight hound and courser of game
Afghan Hound
Dignified, independent, aloof, sensitive
Popularity
767
Elegant mountain sighthound with flowing coat; independent and aloof yet sweet with family.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
thick, silky, very fine, profuse
Colors
cream, black, red, blue, domino, brindle
Male height
27–29 in
Female height
25–27 in
Male weight
60–75 lb
Female weight
50–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
2
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
1
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
5
Drooling
1
Coat length
5
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
