Afghan Hound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Afghan Hound Dogs are Independent, Sweet, and Silly dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 113. These breeds are beautiful to watch with their long coats and very powerful, so they are a great combination. They have an independent nature and their coats require hours of grooming to make them fit because of their independent nature this is not the dog for everyone, but where the bond is strong it is a great companion to keep for life. Afghan Hound Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 79).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Aloof, Dignified, Clownish, Happy, Independent
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound, Sighthound & Pariah. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Afghanistan
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They are known to be as fast as racehorses
2- Afghan Hounds have scent glands that usually produce a musky but not malodorous scent
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Afghan Hound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Cream, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 81 - 91cm (32 - 36in)
Height: 84 - 94cm (33 - 37in) -
TAIL
The tail is long, and set low, about two-thirds of the way between the top of the pelvic bone and the point of buttock. The tail is curved upward and forms a ring or curve at the end. When the dog is moving, the tail is carried high but not curled over the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 26 - 34 kg
Female: 26 - 34 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Borzoi Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
8000 BC-3000 BC. The researchers consider that the history of the Afghan Hound goes more than 8000 years before Christ
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ORIGIN
Afghanistan
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
These are vary friendly with humans but can be aggressive with small animals
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
