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The breeders of Afghan Hounds should explore the breed's specifics and produce dogs that conform to the standard as close as possible. It is also very important to know the history of the breed and the main developmental stages it has undergone. People who take interest in Afghan Hounds are well aware of the basic tendencies that occurred in breeding. Thus, the modern type of the Afghan Hound is far from its original version. The dogs that appeared in Great Britain at the end of the 19th century and made the foundation stock of the present day population had different features from the dogs we know today. It concerns both appearance and working qualities.
Thus, the Afghan Hound bred in Afghanistan was used to perform various functions. In other words, it was a utility dog. The Afghan Hound of today is used mainly as a companion dog. It is true that many Afghans take part in canine sports, yet most of them are owned basically as pets. The shift in the breed's functions was due to breeders' striving to produce beautiful dogs with a strikingly luxurious coat and exotic eastern appearance. Very often appearance was a priority. Many Afghans were bred to the detriment of their working qualities. In all fairness, the Afghan Hound of today is an amazing dog. It has retained many of its working qualities such as brilliant hearing, agility, and intelligence, yet is far from the original version.
Afghan Hounds - Health
Needless to say, breeders who are involved in Afghan Hounds should have health issues as the priority when breeding their dogs. The breed is considered generally robust. However, some inherited diseases do occur in the breed. Thus, the Afghan Hound can suffer from hip dysplasia, eye problems, thyroid and other disorders. The Afghan Hound is sensitive to anesthesia. If well cared for, the dog lives for about 12 years.
As a rule, Afghan Hounds have a litter from 6 to 8 puppies. Some dogs deliver more than 8 babies. However, not all of them survive. Puppies are very small at birth. They can be hard to housebreak and tend to be very mischievous. Their misbehavior results from curiosity the breed is famous for. Puppies have a different coat than adults. Though they do not need much grooming until the age of one year old, it is wise to make them familiar with this procedure very early. Since
Afghan Hounds need considerable coat care when adults, they should learn to be tolerant from an early age.
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Afghan Hounds - Breeders and Kennels
Afghan Hounds - Breeders and Kennels - US
Adorah Afghan Hounds - Photos of the dogs with their show records.
Anam Cara Cu - Litter announcements and show schedule.
Portrait Afghan Hounds - Photographs and pedigrees of their Afghans and Chinese Cresteds.
Raffica - Kennel history, past and present champions, litter announcements and photos.
Rubaiyat Afghans - Small hobby kennel located in Cape Coral, Florida. Pictures and kennel history.
Sirae Afghan Hounds - Breeders in Texas with kennel information and litter announcements.
The Afghans of Grandeur - Document the history, the people, and most especially the dogs that have created the Afghans of Grandeur legacy.
Afghan Hounds - Breeders and Kennels - International
Afghan Hounds del Ghyryo - Kennel history and litter announcements. Belgium.
Afghan Hounds of High Society - German breeders offer pictures of their dogs and information on upcoming litters.
Afghan Hounds of Meadow Vally - Breeders located in Germany with their history and puppy information.
Afghan Hounds von der Chocly - Breeders from Germany introduce their dogs and supply information on their achievements.
Afghan Hounds von der Irminsul - Breeders located in Germany with their breeding philosophy and pictures of their dogs.
Afghan Hounds von Katwiga - Kennel information, announcements, pictures, and links. Located in Germany.
Afghans with Attitude - Kennel information with show pictures and pedigrees. Denmark.
Al Khabara Afghan Hounds - Kennel history, show results, litter announcements, and photographs. Located in Estonia.
Az Tarnak-Afghanen - Breeders located in Germany.
El Harakat Afghan Hounds - Kennel in the Netherlands with information on the breed, articles, pictures, and links to other sites.
Grunberger Afghans - Breeders in Germany offer pictures of their dogs along with pedigrees.
Jahera Afghans - Kennel information with pictures. UK.
Tambang Afghan Hounds - Photos, pedigrees and litter announcements. Located in the UK.
Zindehsjahs Afghan Hounds - Kennel in the Netherlands with information on their dogs, pictures, and news.
