Develop good eating habits

The Afghan Hound is a very ancient breed. The first impression this dog gives can be described as elegant, with its most distinctive feature being its flowing coat. Therefore, besides the dog’s health, keeping their coat healthy is also very important.

1. Feeding Methods of the Afghan Hound

1. Develop good eating habits

Developing good eating habits is very important for dogs. This helps avoid picky eating habits and makes it easier to find the dog when it is feeding time.

2. Adjust food quantity appropriately

The amount of food for puppies naturally differs from that of adult dogs, so the food quantity should be adjusted accordingly. Also, female dogs in their reproductive period should have their diet increased appropriately to provide sufficient nutrition.

3. Keep food fresh

Food should be eaten on the same day and not reused overnight. Otherwise, it can cause intestinal discomfort in dogs. Feeding utensils should also be cleaned promptly.

4. Occasionally feed some meat

To supplement additional nutrition, we can occasionally feed the dog some meat. However, it is best not to feed raw meat; boil it in plain water and avoid overly salty flavors.

2. Developing good habits

Do not let the dog control you. If the dog looks like it really wants food, owners often unconsciously give it food. The dog must not be put in a position of dominance because over time, the dog will frequently demand food.

If the dog urges the owner for food, the owner can use other activities to divert the dog’s attention, such as commanding the dog to sit. The owner can make the dog wait before feeding to maintain control.

Coat care of the Afghan Hound is very important

3. Grooming Techniques of the Afghan Hound

1. Brush the coat daily

Coat care for the Afghan Hound is very important. Brush the dog’s hair daily to prevent matting, promote skin blood circulation, and remove obvious dirt from the dog. If matting is found, do not pull the hair by hand; use a pin brush to carefully detangle bit by bit.

2. Brush thoroughly before bathing

It is best to first brush the dog’s coat thoroughly before bathing; otherwise, matted hair will become even harder to comb once wet. Brushing before bathing also helps with cleaning and drying the coat.

3. Dry the coat completely

After bathing, first use an absorbent towel to roughly dry the dog. Then brush the coat while using a hairdryer to dry it completely. Always remember to dry the coat thoroughly. Do not let the dog partially dry naturally, as this greatly increases the risk of skin diseases.

4. Types of coat

The Afghan Hound has three types of coats: overly abundant, moderate, and sparse. Each requires great effort to maintain, sometimes with minimal results.

5. The coat should remain as natural as possible

The Afghan Hound’s coat should remain as natural as possible. Except for a slight trim on the short-haired saddle area and possibly removing one or two stray hairs on the paws, this breed does not require any decorative trimming.

6. Mustache hairs

Most Afghan puppies grow mustache-like whiskers, which should be plucked rather than cut, provided the dog cooperates.