Undesirable
- All colours acceptable however white markings on the head or collar
Ancient, elegant sighthound with dramatic, flowing silky coat and aristocratic bearing, bred for hunting large prey in mountainous terrain
Ancient sighthound originating in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, where they were prized for hunting large prey like gazelles and leopards. Valued for their speed, stamina, and problem-solving intelligence over rugged terrain. Introduced to the Western world by British officers in the early 20th century.
“Eastern or Oriental expression is typical of breed. The Afghan looks at and through one. Dignified and aloof, with a certain keen fierceness”
Quoted from FCI standard n°228. It describes the breed the registry recognises, not any individual animal.
Breed reference from The Dog API.
Drawn from sources, not opinion: FCI breed standard. An empty column means we hold nothing for that side, not that there is nothing to say.
The Afghan Hound standard is published by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the international federation of pedigree-dog clubs, and it is what show judges apply. This section sums up what it says about coat and colour and size. It does not assess any one animal: use it to know what to ask the breeder.
Long and very fine texture on ribs, fore and hindquarters and flanks.
In mature dogs from shoulder backwards and along the saddle, hair short and close.
Hair long from forehead backwards, with a distinct silky “top-knot “.
On the foreface hair short.
Ears and legs well coated.
Pasterns can be bare.
Coat must develop naturally.
Any evidence of clipping or scissoring should be penalized
Undesirable
Shortened from FCI standard n°228 — each label is the standard’s own wording with the verdict lifted into the tag beside it. Read the full clause at source.
The colours and patterns the standard admits, and what it prefers, discourages or disqualifies in each. An accepted colour says nothing about health.
Quoted from FCI standard n°228. It describes the breed the registry recognises, not any individual animal.
An adult's measurements, per the standard. It does not say how big this puppy will be. Quotations from the FCI are in English, as the standard publishes them; the headings are ours.
Breed-level information from The Dog API. It describes the Afghan Hound in general; any individual animal can differ.
No breed-specific health panel has been written up for the Afghan Hound on this platform yet. That is a gap in our records, not a clean bill of health — ask the breeder which hereditary conditions their lines are tested for, and ask to see the results for both parents, dated and from a named laboratory.