Afghan Hound
Hound Group
The Afghan Hound was originally from Afghanistan. This breed typically lives 12-15 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 25-27 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 50-60 pounds.
Afghan Hound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2 - 2½ cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Afghan Hound will generally describe this dog as loyal. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Afghan Hound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a apartment and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.
💊 Common Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Cataracts
Demodectic Mange (Demodicosis)
Hypothyroidism
The Afghan Hound was originally from Afghanistan. This breed typically lives 12-15 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 25-27 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 50-60 pounds.
Afghan Hound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2 - 2½ cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Afghan Hound will generally describe this dog as loyal. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Afghan Hound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a apartment and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.