Afghan Hound for Sale

Finding a high quality Afghan Hound for sale may be rather difficult, because the breed is rare in the USA. The Afghan Hound is often referred to as a king of dogs because of its aristocratic appearance and dignified personality. Any dog of this breed is tall, slender, refined and elegant. A long, flowing coat adds to the beauty of the breed. Afghan Hounds are gentle with elder children and other pets and form close bonds with the family.

Being bred for herding and hunting, Afghan Hounds are nowadays kept mostly as pets and therapy dogs. People who search for an Afghan Hound for sale usually need a gentle and beautiful family pet. Some of the breed’s talents are tracking, herding, racing, watchdogging and lure courcing; they are good runners and jumpers. Even without special training, Afghan Hounds are extremely athletic, graceful and agile, which makes them excellent in conformation and obedience. The Afghan Hound is recognized by all major dog clubs as the Southern breed.

An Afghan Hound for sale should not be obtained on impulse. A responsible breeder of Afghan Hounds will never sell such a dog to an ignorant person who has no idea of the responsibility that owning these beautiful dogs implies. First of all, Afghan Hounds need a safe enclosed area for daily exercises. A small yard with a low fence is not a good place for keeping an Afghan Hound, because these energetic dogs like to gallop and jump over fences in their search for something new. Providing the dog with long daily walks and play is the only way out, if the owner doesn’t have a spacious yard. To give an appropriate outlet to their energy, Afghan Hounds should participate in hunting, lure coursing or other dog sports.

Afghan Hounds are very sensitive to changes in schedule and stress. A novice owner should keep in mind that an Afghan Hound for sale is under stress and may have some behavior problems. Even minor family problems may cause digestive upsets and neurotic behavior in a dog of this breed. That’s why Afghan Hounds are not recommended for families with babies, although they make good pets for teenagers. Afghan Hounds are standoffish and shy by nature; it takes them some time to get used to the new house and people. They suffer from lack of attention and should not be left alone for long.

It may be a problem to train an Afghan Hound not to chase cats and other running creatures, because the instincts of a sight hound is strong even in a quiet family pet. Many Afghan Hounds are independent and stubborn, which requires much patience when training, socializing and housebreaking. Being very intelligent, these dogs tend to be manipulative. Brushing, bathing and combing a large and long-coated dog can take a considerable amount of time. Without proper care, the coat of the Afghan Hound for sale becomes matted and dull, so both the owner and the breeder have to spend a considerable time grooming the dog.