How long does a Afghan Hound live?

The Afghan Hound has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Afghan Hound get?

Males weigh 23–27 kg and females 20–25 kg. Height ranges from 61–71 cm.

Is the Afghan Hound hypoallergenic?

No, the Afghan Hound is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Afghan Hound

Hound Group

Height 66–71 cm 61–66 cm
Weight 23–27 kg 20–25 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 45 min/day

dignified
aloof
independent
aristocratic
gentle
clownish

The Afghan Hound is in the AKC's Hound Group. It comes from Afghanistan (ancient, thousands of years old). Males weigh 23–27 kg and females 20–25 kg. It stands 61–71 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Afghan Hound is a large and elegant breed of dog that was originally bred in Afghanistan for hunting small game. They are intelligent, independent, and athletic, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Hound Group
Origin: Afghanistan (ancient, thousands of years old)
Coat: long · fawn, gold, cream, red, black, brindle, blue, gray, white, and tricolour
Also known as: Tazi, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, and Barakzai Hound
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: dd9362cc-52e0-462d-b856-fccdcf24b140

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Afghan Hound. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org afghanhoundclubofamerica.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org hillspet.com showsightmagazine.com

Afghan Hound FAQ

How long does a Afghan Hound live?: The Afghan Hound has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Afghan Hound get?: Males weigh 23–27 kg and females 20–25 kg. Height ranges from 61–71 cm.
Is the Afghan Hound hypoallergenic?: No, the Afghan Hound is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Afghan Hound in?: The Afghan Hound is in the AKC's Hound Group.

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