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Afghan Hound
Large · 23–27 kg
- Dignified
- Elegant
- Aloof
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Afghan HoundLarge
- Typical adult height
- Afghan Hound63–74 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Afghan Hound23–27 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Afghan Houndfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Afghan HoundVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Afghan HoundVery lively
- Grooming
- Afghan HoundDaily
- Training
- Afghan HoundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Afghan HoundCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Afghan HoundUsually needs a roomy home
- Time alone
- Afghan HoundUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Afghan HoundSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Afghan HoundUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Afghan HoundVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- Afghan HoundOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.