Afghan Retriever -- Afghan Hound X Golden Retriever

		Afghan Retriever
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			Afghanistan <> Great Britain -> U.S.A.
Translation			Francis Vandersteen
This breed is also known as			Afgold Retriever

A brief presentation of the Afghan Retriever

The Afghan Retriever is a large breed with a long, flowing coat, floppy ears and a muscular yet supple body. In fact, this breed looks more like a small Golden Retriever than an Afghan Greyhound. Both breeds are known for their hunting abilities and are often used for this purpose. These dogs are bred to be sporty and energetic enough for hunting, but calm and friendly enough to be good pets. Afghan Retrievers are independent but adorable, intelligent and silly. They are good with children and other pets, but should not be left alone with children under the age of five. You'll find most of these dogs in yellow, cream, gold, white and chocolate.

History of the Afghan Retriever

As this is a new breed, its history is not yet known. However, by examining the history of parent breeds, we can get a good idea of the characteristics of the Afghan Retriever.

	A little of the Afghan Hound
	The Afghan Greyhound is an ancient breed that originated in Afghanistan, where these dogs were found roaming the mountains. When these independent beauties were discovered, they were brought to cities and used for hunting and collecting rabbits and gazelles for food. In the 1920s, the Afghan Greyhound was introduced to the United States, but was mainly found among the wealthy. It was registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1926 and became popular as a show dog for a time before losing popularity in the 1950s. The Afghan Greyhound ranks 113th among the most popular breeds.

	Standard of the Afghan Hound
	A little of the Golden Retriever
	The Golden Retriever originated in England in the early 1800s and was listed by Lord Tweedmouth on the estate of Sir Dudley Majoribanks. The breed is famous for its retrieving abilities, but is also good at hunting, field trials, obedience and is often used as a guide dog for the blind. In fact, the first three dogs to win the obedience championship were all Golden Retrievers. The breed arrived in the United States in 1900 with Lord Tweedmouth's sons to live on the family farm in Texas. It quickly became popular as a show dog and pet, being registered by the AKC in 1925 and currently being the 3rd most popular dog breed in the USA. Its rapid learning abilities made it a valuable dog for those in need of therapy dogs, guide dogs and service dogs for the blind and disabled, as well as for narcotics detection.

	Standard of the Golden Retriever

Appearance of the Afghan Retriever

The Afghan Retriever looks more like a small Golden Retriever than an Afghan Greyhound. The long muzzle and hairy ears, however, resemble the Afghan Greyhound, as do the long legs and slim but muscular body. The Afghan Greyhound has small brown eyes and an intelligent expression. It can measure up to 68.5 centimeters and weigh up to 29.5 kilos, with a powerful build, large pads and a long neck. The Golden Retriever is solidly built and stocky, with a large head, square muzzle and medium-sized brown eyes. The Afghan Retriever should resemble both breeds, but may prefer one or the other. It's impossible to know exactly what a hybrid breed will look like as a result of mixing two different parent breeds.

Temperament of the Afghan Retriever

The Golden Retriever is one of the most family-friendly dogs around, and that's what makes this breed so popular. It can get along with just about any animal, and can be trusted with children of all ages, as it has always been a guardian or guide dog. The Afghan Greyhound can be a little stubborn and is not as easy to train as most other breeds. However, if you stick to training and impose positive discipline, you should be able to get him to do what you want, as he's very intelligent. After all, the Golden Retriever in his lineage gives him a desire to please and the ability to follow rules.

Needs and activities of the Afghan Retriever

The Golden Retriever is the epitome of what a family companion should be, but the Afghan Greyhound, though gentle most of the time, can be stubborn. Consequently, a dog that is a mix of both can very easily inherit either the easy-going nature of the Golden Retriever or the deceptive gentleness of the Afghan Greyhound. Either way, he'll still need daily activities to keep him mentally and physically sharp. Be prepared to spend at least an hour a day playing with your dog, taking him to the dog park or training him in dog sports such as agility, rally, obedience or even fly ball.

Maintenance of the Afghan Retriever

The Afghan Greyhound is hypoallergenic, but the Golden Retriever has a slight seasonal shedding habit, so you should expect some shedding during the warmer months of the year. It's best to brush your Afghan Retriever at least every other day to promote good skin care and prevent dandruff. You should also clean his ears and eyes at this time, and check for any redness or swelling. Many Golden Retriever and Afghan Hound owners take their dogs to a professional groomer every two months, which is a good idea if you live in a warm climate. Alternatively, you can bathe your dog with a mild shampoo when necessary and trim his nails regularly.

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Afghan Retriever -- Afghan Hound X Golden Retriever