Judy Powell
Afghan Retriever – What Happens When Two Different Dogs Get Together?
Are you wondering about the Golden Retriever & Afghan Hound Mix?
Then you’ve come to the right place!
In today’s article, you will learn everything potential owners or curious dog lovers should know about the energetic and intelligent Golden Retriever Afghan Hound mix.
let’s begin!
History of the Afghan Retriever
Where did the Golden Retriever & Afghan Hound Mix come from?
Now that he’s a newer generation hybrid, the exact history of his origins is still a mystery.
To learn more about him as a whole, let’s go ahead and look at the story of his purebred parents.
- Golden Retriever History
The main prerequisite for the emergence of the breed was the eternal passion of English aristocrats for hunting.
The emergence of Golden Retrievers, as an independent breed, is usually associated with the name of Dudley Marjoribanks – a Scottish lord and part-time breeder-amateur.
It was he who showed the world a completely new kind of hunter dog, who was not afraid of water and skillfully reported a padded bird.
For a long time it remained a mystery, whose blood flows in the wards of the lord until, in the middle of the 20th century, the secret records of his studbooks were made public.
As it turned out, the Goldens were given their genes by the Water Tweed Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Bloodhound, and Straight-haired Retriever.
Knowing the history of the Alaskan Malamute and Golden Retriever can be helpful.
However, for a thorough understanding of the Alaskan Malamute and Golden Retriever mix, we need to look at the specifics.
- Afghan Hound History
Afghanistan is considered the official homeland, from where it first came to England and then to other European countries.
The habitat of animals was not initially so limited, therefore, greyhounds are quite prosperous in the territories of other Asian states, in particular, Iran, India, and Pakistan.
In the UK, Afghan hounds were spotted at the end of the 19th century, arriving there with the military who had returned from service in India.
In the 20s of the XX century, two elite kennels of Afghan hounds were opened in England.
Personality
As with all mixed breeds, the Afghan Retriever temperament also depends on the behavioral traits the crossbreed inherits from its purebred parents.
They are very obedient, friendly, and intelligent dogs. They love swimming.
They can be a little noisy and intrusive, demanding attention to themselves.
Not recommended for beginners.
The owner must be confident and insist on his own because these dogs like to do everything in their own way.
A persistent but gentle approach will be successful when training an Afghan Retriever.
These dogs usually get along well with cats that already live at home, but can chase strangers on the street.
Males can show dominance over other males, but this depends on their training.
He gets along well with children.
Training
Both the Golden Retriever and the Afghan Hound are very active dogs that require a lot of exercises.
Afghan Retriever also requires a lot of exercises to burn off excess energy.
Learning can be easy or difficult, depending on which parent she inherits the most.
The Golden Retriever is smart, eager to please, and generally easy to train, but while the Afghan Hound wants to please its owner, it is also independent, making it difficult to train.
Expect something in between with an Afghan retriever.
Be sure to use positive reinforcement as your Afghan Retriever is a sensitive dog.
Appearance
Since we are a crossbreed, the appearance of your Afghan Retriever is left to chance and genetics.
Basically, these are rather large dogs, outwardly similar to the golden retriever, but with shorter hair.
The head is medium in size, the forehead is not too wide, the muzzle is elongated.
The ears are medium in size, set high, V-shaped, drooping.
The neck is long enough, strong, the chest is deep and wide enough, with a well-developed rib cage.
The limbs are rather long and strong.
The coat is a distinctive feature: thick, short, with a very thick undercoat, the coat may be wavy in places, but by no means curly.
The Afghan Retriever has a medium-length tail, never curling over the back.
- Height: 22 – 27 inches
- Weight: 50 – 70 pounds
- Colors: cream, gold, white, black, brown, chocolate.
Health
Afghan Retrievers are generally considered healthy dogs, although a mixed breed can be prone to some of the same conditions as Afghan Hound and Golden Retrievers.
As always, it is important to schedule regular wellness visits to your dog’s veterinarian.
How to Choose a Puppy
When choosing a puppy for an Afghan Retriever, we recommend that you refer to trusted sources.
While there are many ways to get an Afghan Retriever puppy, not all of them are reputable and responsible.
Make sure the health is so good, make sure you go to reputable breeders who have screened their puppies and certifications that their dogs are healthy.
Always ask about health or temperament issues with previous litters and parent breeds.
You may even have the opportunity to personally get to know parent breeds.
Do you have an Afghan Retriever dog?
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