Afghan Hound

Group of Breed:

Hound

Temperament:

Cheerful

Good with Children:

Yes

Shedding:

Minimal

Grooming:

Frequent

Size:

Large

The Afghan Hound's ancestors are thought to come from Persia to Afganistan. They are closely related to the Persian Greyhound, the Saluki.

Recommendations:

Puppy food: Size specific

Adult food: Size specific

Senior food: Size specific

Heritable traits

These disorders are relatively common in this breed. They seriously affect the health of your pet and may require medical or surgical intervention.

These disorders occur less commonly or are less devastating than those mentioned above.

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