Dog breed guide
Afghan Hound
The Royal Kennel Club standard describes a long, very fine coat with a silky topknot. Dogs stand 68 to 74 cm and bitches 63 to 69 cm. Temperament is dignified and aloof with a keen fierceness, giving an impression of strength and dignity.
Also searched as Afghan.
Afghan Hound at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 20 to 27 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 18 to 23 kg
- Size
- Medium, 10 to 25 kg
- Height
- 63 to 74 cm
- Coat
- long and very fine texture, with a silky topknot and short hair on the face
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a Afghan Hound puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Royal Kennel Club, Afghan Hound breed standard, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/breed-standards/hound/afghan-hound/, read 5 Oct 2026
- AKC, Afghan Hound, https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/afghan-hound/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.