Afghan Hound (Definite Introduction)
The Afghan Hound is an aristocratic dog because of its special shape of hair, long and silky topknot, very long hip bones, and unusual or rough feet. Male, 27 inches, 1 inch left and right margins; female, 25 inches, 1 inch margins left or right. Male height: 64-74cm, female height: 61-73cm, male weight: 23-27kg, female weight: 20-25kg. Males are about 60 pounds; females are about 50 pounds.
Morphological characteristics
The head is of appropriate length and looks very refined, and the skull and front face appear well-proportioned and coordinated. The slightly protruding nose bridge creates a Roman face. Its core line rises along the front face to a slight (or not) stop and disappears in front of the eyes, so the field of vision is clear and there is no dispute. The lower jaw appears very powerful and the jaw is long. And enthusiastic; the mouth is a pincer-like bite, the teeth of the left and right jaws are evenly matched, and the feet are aligned, with no overshooting of the upper jaw or lower jaw. Such a mouth is unusual for this species. A scissors bite is more intense and easier to develop than a pincer bite. A scissors bite (where the teeth in the lower jaw are pressed against the inside of the teeth in the upper jaw) is not a fault. The occipital bone is very protruding, and the "hair" on the top of the head is silky, long hair. Ears: Long, located approximately in line with the outer corners of the eyes. The length of the auricles may extend to the tip of the nose, and are covered with long, silky hair. Eyes: Almond-shaped (almost triangular), not too wide, dark complexion. Nose: suitable size, black. Faults: Coarse, truncated appearance, overshot upper jaw or overshot lower jaw, round, oversized eyes or pale complexion, overly exaggerated Roman nose, lack of "hair" on the skull.
Neck
The neck is of sufficient length, thick and rounded, and intersects the shoulders in an arc shape. The shoulder blades are long and sloping back. Disadvantages: neck too short or too thick, sheep neck, goose neck, lack of muscle or bone in the neck.
Body
From withers to loin, the topline appears to be almost perfectly level. The loin is strong and thick, slightly arched, disappearing into the croup. The hip bones are well extended, the ribs are well sprung, and the waist is lifted up. The height at the withers is approximately ten inches from the length of the body (distance from chest to hips), the chest is deep and of moderate width.Disadvantages: Arched back, concave back, goose-butt, easy waist, hip bones not over, chest too wide, and erupting with elbows.
Tail
The tail should be set high at the base, ring-shaped, or have a twisted ending; but it should not be overly bent, or rolled over the back, or thrown to the side of the body; and it should never be too thick.
Legs
The forelimbs are straight and thick, with a long length from elbow to pastern, the elbows fit the body well, the front paws are long and wide, and the toes are well arched. The paws are covered with rich long hair and are of fine quality. The pasterns are long and straight, and the pads are very large and supported on the ground. The shoulder joint angle is appropriate, so that the legs are in a suitable position under the body. Shoulder joints that are too straight will cause the pasterns to be crushed, which is a serious fault. The four paws of the Afghan Hound are aligned with the body and neither turn inward nor outward. The hind paws are wide and of sufficient length, the toes are well arched, and the paws are covered with a rich long coat. The hindquarters are strong and muscular, with sufficient length between the hock and the buttocks; the hocks are set low, and the hock and stifle joints are well angled; slightly arched from hock to crotch. Faults: Front and rear paws turn inward or outward, pads lack sufficient thickness, paws are too small, paws have other obvious flaws, pasterns are loose or crushed, stifle joints are too straight, hocks are too long.
Coat
The hindquarters, waist, ribs, forequarters, and legs are covered with deep, silky hair of fine quality; the ears and all four paws are covered Feathering; starting at the shoulders on the past face; extending to the saddle-shaped area on the back (including the waist and above the ribs). The hair is slightly shorter and closer, forming the smooth back of a mature dog, which is the characteristic of the Afghan Hound. Conservative characteristics. The Afghan Hound appears in its natural form, and its coat does not require trimming or trimming; it has long, silky "hair" on the top of its head, which is also the distinctive characteristic of the Afghan Hound. Shorter hair on the forelimbs and hindquarters is permitted. Disadvantages: The mature dog lacks the short-haired saddle area.
Height
Male, 27 inches, 1 inch left and right defects; female, 25 inches, 1 inch left and right defects.
Body weight
Males are about 60 pounds; females are about 50 pounds.
Color
All colors are accepted, but colorful or mixed colors are better. The white pattern, especially on the head, is ignored.
Gait
When running freely, the Afghan Hound will gallop at high speed, showing great elasticity and elasticity in a powerful and smooth pace. If left unchecked, the Afghan Hound can run very fast; when running forward, the back paws fall directly on the front paws' footprints (front and rear footprints).) are all going straight forward. When running, the head and tail are held high. The overall appearance of the Afghan Hound is very fashionable and beautiful
Temperament
Expensive and aloof, but gorgeous. Disadvantages - Harsh or timid. Proud and solemn, but happy. Weaknesses: Cruelty or shyness.
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