Hello ! I don’t know any other Afghan hound owners and internet searches are proving useless so I thought why not ask other Afghan hound owners. Has your afghans prey instinct increased or decreased with age. Shiloh has always had an extremely strong prey instinct (I guess that comes with the breed) but I’ve noticed recently (she’s 19 months old) it’s gotten so strong to the point we can’t walk past birds anymore without her launching for them. I don’t necessarily have a problem with it, her prey instinct had never really bothered me, I mean it is what I signed up for and she was like this when I first got her and we worked on it. I just wanted to know if it’s something other owners have observed? Also What’s your dog’s fitness level like? For context I let Shiloh off lead in parks, fields etc… and she has good recall which is also pleasantly improving as she ages and calms down. She is getting faster but and we can go for long walks but I want her to develop good stamina and as the winter months are approaching I have noticed it declining. So I essentially wanted to ask how long do you walk your afghans for and what activities do you do. To keep them fit and less prone to fatigue and injuries? I was also wondering how you would describe an Afghan hound at peak fitness/ stamina Shiloh is my first dog so sorry if this may seem obvious to you but I just want to gather more understanding about her and her breed. Oh and I also groom her myself and just wondered as her adult coat develops more and more if anyone had any tips ?

Liebe Grüße from my Langnase to yours 🍦

Has anyone bought collars from them? They have a martingale 1.5" width option but only for necks 16-23" and above. I need the small size, 12-16.5", but it only comes in a 1" martingale. Has anyone got a 1" collar for their noodle and been ok?

I think it’s so cool seeing how different dogs of the same breed can look! Minx (left) looks so refined and feminine

Got her from rescue 11 years ago, she was in a bad way physically and mentally. I’m heartbroken. She was my best girl

I have a 2 year old male silken Windhound and was interested to hear if castration changed the coat of your long coat sighthound. I’m currently looking at getting him neutered after his third birthday.

I’ve heard that the silky coat changed to a more cotton-y coat that’s prone to matting. Has this been true for you? Do they shed more/less?

Are there other changes in your dog after they were neutered/spayed?

Thank you ♥️

Pic of my silken for tax 🥰

The randomness of reddit recently delivered what may become my future/next dog (Azawakh) and this got me curious about the frequency of bloat/gastric torsion in the breed, and similarly constructed sighthounds.

Curious if/how many here have experienced this with their dog?

Context: I used to be a vet tech and my own dog had a gastric torsion (survived the surgery), so this Q immediately came to mind when looking through this sub of beautiful barrel chested - tiny waisted beasties.

Pheobe was looking very pleased at the park today.

We’re having to stay in a hotel after our house was damaged by Helene. Cedar has been entertaining himself by jumping between the beds (so has my other dog) and then he did this

Hey all. Booking a vet appointment this week as this balding has been getting worse over last 6 weeks. She’s 3 years old, seems in good health, and it isn’t caused by licking. Any ideas? She’s mostly greyhound, could it be ‘bald thigh’ syndrome? Cheers

I have an intact male silken windhound that’s is 2.5yrs old who has been uninterested in his food.

My silken has always enjoyed his food (purina pro plan salmon). He’d go through patches where he’d need a bit of encouragement and a sprinkling of treat dust to get him eating but for almost a month he seems uninterested in food. The vet isn’t concerned but wanted to reach out to other sighthound owners to see if they’ve ever encountered this with their dogs and get any advice to get my dog eating again. Is this a phase or is it worth changing his diet? I changed the protein from salmon to turkey to see if there would be any changes but the new protein doesn’t seem to be interesting for him. He’s happy to eat treats but is solely rejecting his food.

I’d be open to switching him to a new diet as long as they are WSAVA compliant!

Hello, everyone. I want you all to check my logic. Am I crazy for wanting to start with the harder of the two breeds I want throughout my life, or am I justified? For context, I want Afghan Hounds and Borzois throughout my life. These are the two best breeds for me. I have experience with both breeds and so on. So, I know from experience that Afghans are considered more difficult due to the amount of grooming, which I don't mind since I enjoy grooming. I figured I would jump into the deep end and start with an Afghan while I am in my young adult years (my prime) and enjoy grooming. Then, as I get older, I can opt for breeds that wouldn't require as much high maintenance. I have given this a ton of thought and have weighed the pros and cons. I have some people saying it's wise and makes sense and others saying I should ease myself into it and start with something less intense in the grooming department.

I should also add that this wouldn't be my first dog, I have had many dogs before but currently have no other animals in my household, so this would be the only animal to who I can give my full undivided attention. As mentioned above I have also handled and worked with both breeds. I am financially stable and living comfortably for either breed too. So really everything is in order and everything is peachy just really want to hear your thoughts on challenging myself with a more high-maintenance dog breed first wise or foolish.

Cross-posted on dog advice groups as well.

I promise this is not some bot spam. I am actually looking for people to help me with my research.

As a third year student of Animal Care in the University of Padua, I'm working on my final thesis project, and I need your valuable help!

Me and my ethology professor are conducting a comprehensive study on behavioral tendencies across various dog breeds, aiming to shed light on the unique characteristics and challenges each breed may present. Your input is crucial in shaping the insights of my research.

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Hey, everyone, I want to hear about your sighthound heart/soul breeds. Give me a glimpse into your world with this breed: What is the history? The temperament? The trainability? The grooming? and more!

Hello everyone I am just curious to hear what is your preference between the 2 Borzois or Afghans I personally plan on owning both breeds throughout my lifetime!

Alright everyone. Where are we buying our favorite sighthound sweaters/jackets for reasonable prices? My Azawakh girl is only 5 months old so she's going to grow out of anything I buy her right now and I'm not looking to break the bank (yet lol). Picture of the baby for tax

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Hi all! My partner and I are considering getting a silken windhound puppy in spring of next year! We currently have a 5 year old australian shepherd and an 8 year old cat. I’ve also been chatting with a reputable breeder in my state.

I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations, advice, or info at all that might help me at any stage along the way! I met my partner when our aussie was 3 and I’ve never raised a puppy before. So I’d love any help you can provide! Whether it be specific to sighthounds, silkens, or just puppies in general.

I’m doing research to prepare but I’d like to hear firsthand experience. We also plan on visiting the breeder in the next few months to meet her Silkens and the potential parents of our possible future puppy!

Thanks in advance!

Having most of my bed taken up by this girl