Meet the Afghan Hound Dog Breed: The Afghan Hound is a very elegant breed and will turn heads at the dog park. One of, if not the oldest dog breeds originating in Afghanistan, bred to handle the rough mountain terrain. These extremely skilled hunters, were used to hunt both large and small game, including antelopes and big cats. The Afghan Hound is not the first choice of today’s hunters, but their site hunting skills still remain a part of the breeds heritage.
This breed knows deep down their beauty and is not afraid to show it off. The perfect breed for dog lovers who don’t mind the extra grooming required to maintain the beauty. Don’t let their aloofness trick you into thinking they are not aware of their surroundings, they just need a bit of coaxing when it comes to training and doing what needs to be done. Not fond of a loud environment and harsh commands, this is a great breed for calm spaces and happy places.
Lead with a firm, gentle hand, provide plenty of exercise and be ready for long, relaxing grooming sessions.
Whether you are adopting a rescue pet, mixed breed or pure bread pup, it is important to get to know the breed(s) personality traits, best training practices and understanding what motivates them. Choose a book that represents the breed or combination of breeds you are adopting, along with a general book on puppies, training and best practices.
Toweling Afghan Hounds is and important part of the grooming process.
Brush Afghan Hounds daily when possible, but you don’t want to let too many days go by to help maintain a beautiful coat.