Afghan Hound News and Information: 7/15/07

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Dogs Compete In Nebraska Best Of Show
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OMAHA, Neb. -- It's a dog's world at the Qwest Center this weekend. Kiera is a three-year-old boxer, Ramsie is the long and hairy afghan hound and Meena is the small and speedy collie.

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Dogs Compete In Nebraska Best Of Show
KETV 7 Omaha Sat, 21 Jul 2007 7:21 PM PDT
OMAHA, Neb. -- It's a dog's world at the Qwest Center this weekend. Kiera is a three-year-old boxer, Ramsie is the long and hairy afghan hound and Meena is the small and speedy collie.

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Wednesday July 18, 2007 7:03 PM MDT
moknits posted a photo: I really like Afghan Hounds. I don't see them a lot, but now I've gotten to pet two of them, both times while I was on vacations. This dog is really pretty.

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Wednesday July 18, 2007 7:01 PM MDT
moknits posted a photo: Leave it to me to spot this pretty dog from across the park while on our carriage tour of Stanley Park.

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Afghan Hound Health and History

Health

Afghans are a relatively healthy breed; major health issues are allergies, and cancer. Sensitivity to anaesthesia is an issue the Afghan hound shares with the rest of the sighthound group, as sighthounds have relatively low levels of body fat.
Afghan hounds as a whole are a fairly long-lived breed, often living 13-14 years.

History
The breed was always thought to date back at least to the pre-Christian era, and recent discoveries by researchers studying ancient DNA have revealed that the Afghan Hound is in fact one of the most ancient dog breeds, dating back for many thousands of years. Its original native name, Tazi, betrays its connection to the very similar Tasy breed of Russia. The proximity of southern Russia and Afghanistan argue for a common origin for both breeds.
Initially, Afghani people refused to sell their national dog to outsiders; the breed was not seen in Europe and America until after the turn of the 20th century. AKC and CKC did not recognize the Afghan Hound until the 1930s.

On August 3, 2005, Korean scientist Hwang Woo-Suk announced that his team of researchers had become the first team to successfully clone a dog. The dog, an Afghan Hound, was named Snuppy. Later that year, a pattern of lies and fraud by Hwang Woo-Suk came to light, throwing in doubt about all his claims. Snuppy, nonetheless, was [a genuine clone], and thus the first cloned dog in history. ("The panel found that Hwang's claims last year to have created the world's first cloned dog, however, were genuine.")

Famous Afghans

Rita from Oliver & Company
Snuppy
What-a-Mess
Brainy Barker from Krypto the Superdog

Afghan Hound Appearance and Temperament

The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt wolves, foxes, and gazelles.

Appearance

The Afghan Hound is high-stationed, standing 24 to 29 inches (63-74 cm) in height and weighing 45 to 60 pounds (20-30 kg). The coat may be any colour, but white markings, particularly on the head, are discouraged; many individuals have a black facial mask. Some are almost white, but particolor hounds (white with islands of red or black) are not acceptable and may indicate impure breeding. The long, fine-textured coat requires considerable care and grooming. The long topknot and the shorter-haired saddle on the back in the mature dog are distinctive features of the Afghan Hound coat. The high hipbones and unique small ring on the end of the tail are also characteristics of the breed. American Kennel Club (AKC) standards require all Afghan Hounds to have white on their chest.

Temperament

The temperament of the typical Afghan Hound can be aloof and dignified, but happy and clownish when playing. The breed has a reputation of being the least intelligent dog breed [link]. The Afghan Hound has many cat-like tendencies and is not slavish in its obedience as are some other breeds. The Afghan hound has a leaning towards independence. Owners should not be surprised if their Afghan hounds sometimes choose to ignore commands. Although seldom used today for hunting in Europe and America where they are popular, Afghans are frequent participants in lure coursing events and are also popular as show dogs.

Number 1 Health Problem in Big Dogs (including Afghan Hounds)

by Judy Wellsworth

Everyone has a preference as to the size of dog they want and larger dogs are just as popular as the smaller ones. With some breeds of large dogs, you may have some health problems just like the smaller ones, but hip dysplasia is the number one health concern in older dogs because of their bone structure. The Health problem in large dogs also includes kidney failure and food allergies.
Beautiful Large Dog Breeds

The Afghan hound and the Great Dane are very large as they tower about other large dog breeds. The German shepherd and the Rottweiler are a little smaller than the hound and Great Dane but still fit the large dog breed category. All of these breeds suffer health problems in large dogs from birth to adulthood.

Hip Dysplasia and Health Problems in Large Dogs

Hip dysplasia is a condition that affects the hip joint and prevents many male and females from breeding. Breeds of dogs that have a possibility of displaying hip dysplasia receive x-rays in the first year of life to determine if they have such a potential problem. If the dog shows positive signs of hip dysplasia, they are deemed unsuited for breeding. This does not affect their ability to be the perfect and lovable companion.

Other Health Problems in Large Dogs

One health problem is diarrhea, which results from many different reasons such as bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Parasites also cause dogs to have the diarrhea, depending on the type of parasite. Some other reasons for diarrhea in a healthy dog are over eating, changing the food and indigestion. Some medications given to dogs also cause diarrhea and at times can be severe.

If the dog continues to have diarrhea for more than twenty-four hours, medical treatment is required. The first thing you can try is a bland diet of rice and potato instead of their regular food. This may help, but in case it does not, you may need to have a veterinarian determine the cause.

Treating the Health Problem in Large Dogs

Most vets recommend withholding food for twenty-four hours to give the dog's system time to recuperate. After this time, smaller quantities of food can resume to test the dogs ability to digest the food properly. After a few days of limited food consumption, the dog can be put back on a normal diet. If the diarrhea is caused by an infection, diarrhea may last for several days until the medication has time to work through the bloodstream.

This health problem in large dogs causes a lack of energy and sometimes incontinence, as accidents happen due to the inability to move outdoors fast enough. By restricting food, the dog will eventually stop the diarrhea and give the intestines time to heal. If the diarrhea results from infection or parasite, the problem will persist until proper medical is received. This condition affects all sizes and breeds of dogs no matter what you do to prevent it.

You can also find more information at common dog illness problems and dog health symptoms. AboutDogHealth.org is a comprehensive resource to help dog owners identify their dog's illness symptoms and treatment options.