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Afghan Collie |
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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 |
Afbor Collie |
A brief presentation of the Afghan Collie |
| The Afghan Collie is a wonderful mix of Afghan Greyhound and Border Collie, with a medium-sized body and long, thick coat. They are good at tracking, retrieving, drug detection, obedience and agility. These dogs are known to be friendly and energetic, but can also be used as guard dogs. The Border Collie is known as the shepherd dog par excellence, and the Afghan Greyhound is an excellent hunter. This hybrid breed is therefore perfect for hunting and gathering. Both breeds date back to before 1800 and arrived in America in the 1900s. While the Afghan Greyhound is a large breed, the Border Collie belongs to the medium-sized group. The Afghan Collie is therefore a medium to large dog. |
History of the Afghan Collie |
| As the Afghan Collie is a new breed, little is known about its history. However, the history of parent breeds can help determine the future of the Afghan Collie. |
A little of the Afghan Hound |
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| The Afghan Greyhound originated in the mountains of Afghanistan before the 1800s, when it was discovered and brought to cities to help hunters track and capture gazelles and rabbits. Its popularity grew over time, but the breed was mainly found among wealthy families and royalty. The Afghan Greyhound was introduced to America in the 1920s and was accepted by the American Kennel Society (AKC) in 1926. The breed became popular at shows for a time, but has since lost popularity. | ||
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| Standard of the Afghan Hound | ||
A little of the Border Collie |
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| The Border Collie is thought to have been seen in wood carvings by Thomas Beckwick in the History of Quadrupeds sometime before the 1800s. In the late 1800s, the first sheepdog competition was organized and won by a Border Collie named Hemp. The story goes that Hemp was able to herd sheep by simply looking at them, rather than barking and nipping at their heels. Queen Victoria is thought to have taken a liking to these dogs when she saw one at Balmoral. The Border Collie standard was established in 1906, with the emphasis on working ability rather than physical attributes. In fact, the breed was known as a sheepdog until 1915, when it was christened the Border Collie. The name is thought to derive from the region where they were first recognized, between the English and Scottish borders. However, they were not recognized by the AKC until 1995. | ||
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| Standard of the Border Collie |
Appearance of the Afghan Collie |
| The Afghan Collie is a medium to large dog with a long body and long, glossy coat. Its coat is thick and long with a woolly undercoat that comes in white, brown, gray, blue, reddish brown and black. It has long, hairy, floppy ears, a large muzzle, a long black nose, large padded paws and a long, curled tail. The Afghan Greyhound is a tall, elegant but strong breed, while the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog with a broad back and thick legs, built for work. Both breeds have an intelligent expression and oval eyes, usually blue if the dog is merle or brown if the dog is another color. They have strong jaws, a blocky skull and a scissor bite. The breed is destined to be both robust and graceful due to its parentage. |
Temperament of the Afghan Collie |
| The Afghan Greyhound and Border Collie are both incredibly intelligent dogs that do well with any kind of training. The Afghan Greyhound is a little stubborn, but the Border Collie will do anything to please its master. They are loyal and reliable because of their shepherd heritage, and have always made excellent pets and watchdogs. In fact, both breeds make good watchdogs because of their past as sheep herders. They are good with children, but need to be supervised and tend to try to herd younger ones. It's important to socialize them early on with other animals so that they get on well with other pets. |
Needs and activities of the Afghan Collie |
| The Border Collie is a very hyperactive, active dog that needs a task to accomplish, or it will drive you crazy. The Afghan Greyhound, on the other hand, can be a gentler breed. When the two are combined, the Afghan Greyhound's temperament should temper that of the Border Collie, giving you a devoted, intelligent and active dog, but with a switch, meaning he can play hard, but also take time to relax at home. Your dog will need at least 60 minutes of solid activity to ensure he's able to de-stress and relax at home. Long hikes or even laps around the garden are good ways to keep your dog active, but dog sports would be ideal for his personality type. |
Maintenance of the Afghan Collie |
| Since the Afghan Greyhound has a low shedding level and the Border Collie is a moderate to high shedder, the Afghan Collie is likely to be a moderate shedder. You should brush your Afghan Collie every other day with a stiff bristle brush and a metal comb. The hair should be detangled with your fingers to avoid damaging the delicate coat, and you can give your Afghan Collie a bath if necessary. It's best to use a mild shampoo and conditioner recommended by your vet. Because of their thick, woolly undercoat, professional trimming is recommended if you live in a warm climate. We also recommend checking your dog's ears weekly for debris and wax, brushing his teeth often and trimming his nails regularly. |
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