Afghan Hound
Galgo Afgano
- Sizelarge
- Weight22.7–27.2 kg
- Lives11–13 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★
Character
Afghan Hound temperament
A large dog from the hound group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymarathoner
- Affection with familymiddle of the road
- With kidsmiddle of the road
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersmiddle of the road
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctmiddle of the road
- Adaptabilitymiddle of the road
- Trainabilitynegotiates every command
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsmiddle of the road
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
Afghan Hound characteristics
- Ears
- largas
- Height
- 61–71 cm
- Weight
- 22.7–27.2 kg
- Muzzle
- long
- Coat
- silky
- Coat length
- long
- Colors
- any color
- Life expectancy
- 11–13 years
- Sheddingbarely sheds
- Coat caredaily brushing
Life expectancy
How long does a Afghan Hound live?
11–13 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Afghan Hound
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary KONG Classic
The classic that survives teenage-Labrador jaws. Stuff it with frozen treats and you just bought an hour of peace.
AI image: the real product may vary Chuckit! Ultra Ball
A ball that bounces evenly, floats and doesn't fall apart on day three. If your dog lives for the ball, this is THE ball.
AI image: the real product may vary Front-clip (no-pull) harness
If the walk looks like water skiing, the chest clip redirects without hurting. It doesn't replace training, but it gives you control while training arrives.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Afghan Hound
How big does a Afghan Hound get?
An adult Afghan Hound stands 61–71 cm at the withers and weighs 22.7–27.2 kg.
Does the Afghan Hound need a lot of exercise?
The Afghan Hound scores 4 out of 5 on “Energy”: marathoner. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Afghan Hound good with kids?
The Afghan Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “With kids”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Afghan Hound get along with other dogs?
The Afghan Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Afghan Hound easy to train?
The Afghan Hound scores 1 out of 5 on “Trainability”: negotiates every command. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Afghan Hound bark a lot?
The Afghan Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Afghan Hound a good guard dog?
The Afghan Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Afghan Hound shed a lot?
The Afghan Hound scores 1 out of 5 on “Shedding”: barely sheds. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a Afghan Hound live in an apartment?
The Afghan Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.
Data on this page: 3 reference sources, including the AKC. See sources (in Spanish)