Afghan Hound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Afghan Hound originated in Afghanistan and is classified by the FCI in Group 10 (Sighthounds).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 27 inches for dogs and 25 inches for bitches, each plus or minus one inch (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is about 60 pounds for dogs and about 50 pounds for bitches (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI ideal height at the withers is 68 to 74 cm for males (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long and silky with a distinctive topknot of long silky hair on the head (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All colors are permissible, with white markings tolerated (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is aloof and dignified yet gay; the eyes are almond-shaped and dark (AKC).