Afghan Hound is an aristocratic dog with a noble appearance and detached attitude, without any trace of ordinary or rough. Males, 27 inches, 1 inch up and down; females, 25 inches, 1 inch up and down. Male height: 64-74cm, female height: 61-73cm, male weight: 23-27kg, female weight: 20-25kg. Males are about 60 pounds; females are about 50 pounds. Its front is upright, its head held up proudly, its eyes staring into the distance as if reminiscent of a bygone time. Distinctive features of this hound—exotic or oriental, expressive, long and silky-smooth bun, distinctively shaped coat, very prominent hipbones, broad feet, and a slight concern for the knee joints of its hind legs The impression of exaggerated curvature is attributed to its excess hair. To sum up the salient features of the Afghan Hound's appearance, it is the king of dogs, a tradition that has remained true over the years.

Species distribution of the Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound, also known as the Kabul, is an ancient dog breed. 4,000 years ago, there was a portrait of the dog in the paintings of Afghanistan. The dog was native to the Middle East and later spread to Afghanistan along the trade route, where it was used to hunt gazelles, wolves, snow leopards and other animals. The Afghan breed first landed in England in 1886, and the British introduced the breed to the United States in 1926.

Exactly, little is known about the origin and early history of this hound. Numerous studies have shown that the once popular idea that the Afghan hound lived in Egypt hundreds of years ago or that the hound evolved on the Asian steppe and became the representative of the primitive hound is unfounded.

The basic structure below the coat of this hound is a very robust type of hunting dog that may have been the result of evolution or bred by other dogs at a particular time or place. However, its extremely thick and long hair type is found natively and in high-altitude animals, and its shorter hair on the forehead, back and underside of the tail may vary with climate.

In addition, the diversity of species, combined with the diversity of the Afghans and their cultures and countries, helps to explain the apparent conflict in how this hound is used in its native place . Among the functions we know about this hound, some view the Afghan hound as a guard and herding dog. There is no doubt that the main function of this dog is to act as a hunting dog. For generations, Afghan kings have built kennels for hunting dogs.

Most puppies will have "monkey whiskers" on the sides of their mouths. This hunting dog is mainly used for tracking hunting, tracking its prey by eyesight and following hunters on horseback. Since this hound often leaves the horse far behind, the Afghan hound hunts "on its own" rather than on the hunter's command, thus training its independent thinking and becoming a model.

The same principle can be applied to explain the variety of beasts they are rumored to hunt. The Afghan Hound can and is fairly certain to be used for hunting whether the prey is present at the scene or an animal the hunter wants. With their agility in tracking their prey, they hunt down wild animals like mountain deer, prairie antelope and hares in any location. They are also capable of low barking like carnivores such as wolves, jackals, wild dogs and snow leopards. Like spaniels, they are able to startle quail and partridge for falcons and gun-toting hunters. And, like any terrier, they can track the groundhog, whose fur and meat are popular with mountain dwellers.

The origin of the development of the Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound, also known as the Kabul, is an ancient dog breed. Afghan paintings 4,000 years ago had a portrait of the dog. The dog was native to the Middle East and later spread to Afghanistan along the trade route, where it was used to hunt gazelles, wolves, snow leopards and other animals. The Afghan breed first landed in England in 1886 as the British Royal Hound. After the British introduced this breed to the United States in 1927, after half a century of improvement in the United States, the Afghan Hound has its elegant and mighty appearance, and its beautiful appearance forms a unique style, which can be strong in any harsh environment. The endurance, amazing agility and strong physique, and has a very high ornamental value, and then this breed was introduced to Europe again and made it popular all over the world.

Introverted and reserved isAfghan Hound characteristics, when you ignore it, it will not take the initiative to ignore you. It is generally arrogant towards strangers, but because of its docile temperament, it will not attack people easily. It is different to the master, very dependent, and especially speaks with eyes, likes to look at the master with his eyes, and listens to instructions.

It may also know that it has a satin-like fluff and a charming appearance, so it usually loves cleanliness, never goes to dirty places, and jumps dexterously when it encounters puddles or something when walking. past. What I like to do most is to straighten the hair on my body, or find a comfortable place to lie on my stomach (at most, change positions twice). While they are very active outdoors, they are quiet indoors and won't annoy their owners throughout the day.

Don't look at it indoors, it's very active outdoors! I run four or five kilometers a day and go to the park for a walk three times a week. It would be faster than a horse if it were to run away. Not only these, but its explosiveness and jumping ability are very good (it's no problem to jump fifty or sixty centimeters in place). The coordination of the body is not to be said. For example, when an obstacle is suddenly found in front, the Afghan Hound can respond quickly in high-speed movement and dexterously turn to avoid it.

LifeAfghan Hounds are used to marking their "territorial boundaries" with their urine. So we're going to see it urinating all over the house. The Afghan Hound will feel airy in its own territory, but it will become timid and nervous when it comes to unfamiliar places, or other places where the smell of cats and dogs is strong.

Afghan hounds also have the habit of estrus. Healthy and normal Afghan hounds will have estrus twice a day after maturity, which mostly occurs in the spring and autumn of each year. Afghan hounds in heat can become restless, like to bark, urinate anywhere, and like to sneak out to find a partner of the opposite sex. During the climax of estrus, Afghan hounds also have mating behaviors, which are normal living habits of Afghan hounds.

SummaryAfghan Hound, first of all, its appearance is extremely noble and unrestrained. An ethereal and soft feeling. At the same time, healthy Afghan hounds are very strong, with strong body functions, they can run and jump and can also complete the work of hunting. The well-trained and educated Afghan Hound is very sensible and well-behaved in life, and will not bark casually, which also allows it to live better with its family.

Speaking of the shortcomings of the Afghan Hound, the most important one is probably its personality. Afghan hounds are very assertive and have their own behavioral awareness. They often stare into the distance with a heavy heart, and are thinking about something. This dog is also prone to refusal to eat, so it is In the process, parents should invest more time and energy to manage and train it to ensure that the dog can live in harmony with the family.

As the saying goes, "No one is perfect". In fact, nothing in the world is 100% perfect. The same is true of the Afghan Hound. Even if it has more advantages, shortcomings will occasionally appear. In life, the owner should raise and train the Afghan Hound scientifically, and at the same time, he should correctly treat the dog's advantages and disadvantages, and help the Afghan Hound to correct the shortcomings in time, so that it can become more perfect.

Feeding

Recommended natural feeding Food, dog food is an exclusive food specially customized for dogs , more nutritionally balanced than human food or a single food. Compared with ordinary commercial food, natural food selection is more natural, with fresh ingredients and no additives. It is suitable for dogsBetter health. Because of its large size and good activity, it is necessary to increase food appropriately. In the feeding food, 500-600 grams of meat or meat products should be provided every day, and the same amount of biscuits or cooked dry ingredients should be added.

Afghanistan should be fed at a fixed time, and it is stipulated that it should be eaten within 10-15 minutes. If the time is exceeded, the food bowl should be collected to develop a good timing. The feed should be fresh and clean, and must not be fed. Stale or spoiled food, especially in summer, cannot be used to feed the leftover food from the previous day or the last meal. Be sure to keep fresh food for every meal to prevent enteritis or poisoning. Food bowls and other tableware should be cleaned every day and cannot be left unwashed for a long time. It is absolutely wrong not to punish your dog with food or water.

Feeding during pregnancy and lactation

The gestation period in dogs is fifty-eight to sixty-four days. The task of pregnancy care is to enhance the mother's physique, to ensure that the fetus can be healthy, and to prevent the fetus from being unsafe. Pregnancy should be fed full-price food, pay attention to hygiene, and ensure quality. The feed should not be moldy, deteriorated or deteriorated, and it should not be strong. Do not feed too cold feed and drinking water to avoid being bad for the stomach and affecting digestion.

The feed for nursing dogs should be 50% higher than usual in the first week, 100% in the second week, 200% in the third week, and then gradually reduced. Feed no less than 3-4 times a day. Second-rate. The feed should not be changed suddenly, the feed must be fixed regularly, and the feed should be diversified.

Feeding of sick dogs

Increased nutrient consumption of sick dogs is in contrast with the decline of their own digestive function, so when feeding, it is necessary to consider the nutrition of the food Content, palatability, etc., so that dogs can eat more food, and easy to digest. At the same time, attention should be paid to the feeding method. When feeding sick dogs, the amount of elastic white matter should be high, and sufficient inorganic salts and vitamins should be supplemented to reduce the amount of cellulose in the food. The Afghan Hound also needs regular hair care, otherwise it won't bring out the full beauty of the breed. Comb your hair with a comb every day to prevent knots and prevent hair loss. If you find that the hair is knotted, do not grab the hair with your hands, but use a needle comb to pick it up bit by bit. After making sure all the knots are cleaned, rinse the dog's body with clean warm water first, then massage with the brush, then rinse, and finally use a large towel to absorb the water in the hair.

Beauty takes about an hour and a half at a time. Competition dogs need 4 hours for grooming, wrap their hair in small groups with hairdressing paper, and then apply hairdressing oil or olive oil, repeating once every two days.

Overall

Afghan Hound is an aristocratic dog with a noble appearance, detached attitude, and no Ordinary or rough traces. Males, 27 inches, 1 inch up and down; females, 25 inches, 1 inch up and down. Male height: 64-74cm, female height: 61-73cm, male weight: 23-27kg, female weight: 20-25kg. Males are about 60 pounds; females are about 50 pounds. Its front is upright, its head held up proudly, its eyes staring into the distance as if reminiscent of a bygone time. Distinctive features of this hound—exotic or oriental, expressive, long and silky-smooth bun, distinctively shaped coat, very prominent hipbones, broad feet, and a slight concern for the knee joints of its hind legs The impression of exaggerated curvature is attributed to its excess hair. To sum up the salient features of the Afghan Hound's appearance, it is the king of dogs, a tradition that has remained true over the years.

Head

The head is of the right length and very delicate, with an even and harmonious head and front face. Slightly raised nasal bridge, forming a Roman face, the centerline rising along the foreface to a slight (or no) stop, disappearing in front of the eyes, so the line of sight is clear without any conflict, the lower jaw appears very powerful, the jaw is long and Strong; mouth with pincer bite, evenly matched upper and lower jaw teeth, perfectly aligned, no upper or lower jaw protrusion. Such a mouth is rare for this variety. Scissors bites are stronger and more prolific than pincer bites, and scissor bites (the teeth in the lower jaw cling to the inside of the teeth in the upper jaw) are not a defect. The posterior occipital bone is very prominent, and the "hair" on the top of the head is a filamentous, long hair. Ears: Long, set approximately at the level of the outer corner of the eye, the length of the pinna extending to the tip of the nose, covered by long, filamentous hair. Eyes: Almond shaped (almost triangular), not too prominent, dark in color. Nose: Appropriate size, black. Defects: Rough, truncated elephant, prominent upper or lower jaw, round, prominent or light-colored eyes, overly exaggerated Roman nose, lack of "hair" on head.

Neck

The neck is of sufficient length, strong and well-arched, curved to join the shoulders, which are long and sloping back. Defects: The neck is too short or too thick, sheep neck, goose neck, lack of muscle or bone in the neck.

Tail

The base   of the tail is not set too high, in a loop or with a curved end; side; and never too thick. The fur should not be too thick.

Legs

Forelegs are straight and strong, with great length from elbow to flank, elbows snug to the body, forelegs long and They are all wide, with well-arched toes, paws covered with thick, long coat, fine texture, long and straight flanks, and pads very large and well supported on the ground. The shoulders are properly angled,

the legs are well positioned under the body. A shoulder that is too straight will cause the flank to be crushed, which is a serious defect. All four paws of the Afghan Hound are aligned with the body, neither turning in nor out. The hind paws are broad and of sufficient length, with well-arched toes, and the paws are covered with thick long coats. The hindquarters are strong and muscular, with sufficient length between the hocks and the rump; the hocks are set low, and the hocks and knees are well angled; slightly arched from the hocks to the crotch. Defects: Front and rear paws turned in or out, pads lacking sufficient thickness, paws too small, paws with other notable defects, loose or crushed flanks, knees too straight, hocks too long .

Coat

The hindquarters, flanks, ribs, forequarters, and legs are covered with dense, silky hair of fine texture Ears, feathering on all four paws; starting from the front shoulders; extending back into the saddle area (including the flank and above the ribs), the hair is slightly shorter and denser, forming the mature dog's The smooth back is a traditional characteristic of the Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hound appears in its natural form, and the coat does not require trimming or trimming; the long, filamentous "hair" on the top of the head is also a distinguishing feature of the Afghan Hound. Shorter hair on the wrists of the forelimbs and hindlimbs is permissible. Defect: Mature dogs lack the saddle-shaped area of short hair.

Temperament

Noble and detached, yet lively. Weaknesses - mean or timid. Aloof and majestic, but happy. Defects: Fierce or shy.

Gait

When running freely, the Afghan Hound gallops at high speed, showing great flexibility and resilience in a strong, smooth stride . If unrestrained, the Afghan Hound runs extremely fast; when running forward, the rear paws fall directly on the footprints of the front paws, (front and rear footprints) are straight forward. Running with the head and tail held high, the whole look of the Afghan Hound is very stylish and very beautiful.

Identification method:

1. The requirements for shoulder height and weight are: shoulder height within 61-74 cm; weight within 23 kg-35 within kilograms.

2. The head should be elongated, long, straight and narrow, and often high. The forehead should be slightly convex, and the nose should be brown or black.

3. The snout should be longer, the neck should be strong and powerful, and the teeth should be hard and clamped.

4. The ears should be long and dangling, the hair on the top of the head should be long enough to cover the ears and drape over the shoulders; the eyes should be black and piercing.

5. The body should be well-proportioned, the neck should be extended and strong, the chest should be deep, and the abdomen should be slightly upwardly contracted.

6. The limbs should be long and strong, the forelimbs should be straight, the hind limbs should be well muscled, the feet should be large and broad, and the toes should be covered with long feathers.

7. The fur should be thicker and denser, soft and shiny like silk. There are also long feathers on the sides of the head.

8. The sides of the body and the fore and hind limbs also have long, dense fur; the ears and tail and the top of the head have long, shiny fur. The fur on the back and shoulders is shorter.

9. The gait when walking should be relaxed and able to run swiftly, and those with slow movements are unhealthy.