iDog Breed Number: CB2
Original: Afghanistan
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; Bred for high-speed pursuit, Afghans need fenced-in running room and brisk walks
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Infrequent, Hypoallergenic
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Independent
Height: 63.5-68.6 cm
Weight: 22.7-27.2 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-18 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Afghan Hound
from AKC
Other Name: Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da ;Kochyano Spay, Sage ;Balochi, Ogar Afgan;Barakzai Hound, Eastern ;Greyhound/Persian;Greyhound
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthetic idiosyncracy | |||
| Necrotizing myelopathy | |||
| Osteochondritis dissecans | |||
| Retinal detachment | |||
| Narcolepsy | HCRTR2 | OMIA: | |
| Osteochondrosis | |||
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Corneal dystrophy | LOC489707 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Demodicosis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Elbow dysplasia | |||
| Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Hemivertebra | |||
| Hemophilia A | F8 | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Hypothyroidism | TPO | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Pemphigus foliaceous | |||
| Persistent pupillary membrane | |||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| Eversion of nictitating membrane | |||
| von Willebrand's disease | VWF | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)