Breed Type: Hounds

Weight: 60 lbs for Males, 50 lbs for Females

Height: 27 inches for Males, 25 inches for Females

Coat type: Very long fine hair.

Color: Available in all kinds of colors. It is better to buy Afghan hounds in single color rather than spotted ones.

Nature: Very much like an aristocrat, it has dignified appearance and maintains an aloofness of the elite. Proud, intelligent and noble, it remains calm indoors. Once outside, it transforms into a fast and active dog. They like to dominate males especially and to gain upper hand in the family hierarchy. Thus, they are not easily trained and it is difficult to subdue them into obedience. If they are not teased much, they are tolerant of children in the household.

Grooming: This dog breed needs careful grooming for one hour twice a weak and clean ear passages are a must.

Exercise: Afghan hounds need lots of heavy-duty exercises and running helps them to burn off their energy.