Afghan Collie
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Breed Attributes
General
Breed group: Type: Hybrid Talent: Agility, Carting, Competitive Obedience, Herding, Hunting, Lure Coursing, Narcotics Detection, Obedience, Police Work, Racing, Retrieving, Schutzhund, Search & Rescue, Sighting, Tracking, Tricks, Watchdog
Physical
Size: Medium Weight: 58-64lb Fur length: Long Ears: Flappy Fur type: Straight Fur Color: Black, Black & White, Brown & White
ATTRIBUTES
Life Expectancy: 12 - 14 years Rarity: Common Availability: Hard to find Climate: Good for every climate.
Breed Details
General
Afghan Collie is a designers' dog or hybrid dog. It is a cross breed between Affenpinscher and Border collie.
It was used as hunting dog in its native land. It has long body and a shiny coat from head to tail.
Color
These dogs come in various colours; like all shades of grey, reddish brown, slat colour, blue and black.
Coat
The undercoat is dense and wooly; the outer coat is straight, tough, long, and rough.
Personality
The Afghan collie dogs are very cheerful, energetic, clever and high spirited dogs. They are loveable, gentle, social, good companion and eager to learn. They are very friendly and loves people. These breeds are considered good companion and great family dogs.
Care
The hair must be brushed and combed atleast twice a week to avoid tangles. Ears must be kept clean and excessive hair in pads should be removed. These breeds sheds averagely.
Training
They are very intelligent and learn quickly but they must be treated softly and with lots of praise. They will need a firm hand with consistency, patience and gentle with the training.
Activity
The afghan collie dogs love to be taken for long walks although they may adapt themselves to whatever situation they find themselves in. They require an above average exercises to tire them out.
