afghan hound health issues
Afghan Hound: Personality & Health Issues
Afghan Hound:

The hardy Afghan Hound is able to tolerate heat, cold, and rain.  It needs space and must be able to run itself out at least once a day.  Its sumptuous coat requires a good deal of upkeep; it is best to have the dog groomed regularly.  It must be thoroughly brushed every two days, shampooed once a month.  Handle an Afghan Hound gently, it is sensitive.  They have the dubious distinction of being the least intelligent dog.

Average Lifespan Of The Afghan Hound:
12 Years
Average Weight: Male 27-32kg, Female 23-30kg

Inherited Health Disorders:

Blood:
Blood group incompatibility.

Eyes:
Juvenile cataract.
Corneal degeneration (dystrophy)
: Deterioration of the corneal tissue.
Third eyelid turned out (everted).
Oversized eyelid opening.
Primary glaucoma (abnormal drainage angle).
PPM (persistant pupillary membrane): Strands which persist in the front of the eye which may cause opacity of the cornea or lens.

Bones:
Elbow joint malformation (Elbow Dysplasia).

Testicles:
Testicles do not "drop" (cryptorchidism).
Afghan Hound Temperament:
Exercise Requirements: 3/5
Affection Level: 1/5
Friendliness-Other Pets:
3/5
Friendliness-Strangers: 1/5
Ease Of Training:
2/5

About The Ratings:

Exercise Requirements:
1: Low, 5: High
Affection Level:
1: Introverted, 5: Extroverted.
Friendliness-Other Pets:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Friendliness-Strangers:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Ease Of Training:
1: Most Difficult, 5: Least Difficult.
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