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any other evidence of weakness in feet; weak or broken down pasterns; too straight in stifle; too long in hock. Coat: Hindquarters, flanks, ribs, forequarters, and legs well covered with thick, silky hair, very fine in texture; ears and all four feet well feathered; from in front of the shoulders; and also backwards from the shoulders along the saddle from the flanks and the ribs upwards, the hair is short and close, forming a smooth back in mature dogs - this is a traditional characteristic of the Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hound should be shown in its natural state; the coat is not clipped or trimmed; the head is surmounted (in the full sense of the word) with a topknot of long, silky hair - that is also an outstanding characteristic of the Afghan Hound. Showing of short hair on cuffs on either front or back legs is permissible. Fault-Lack of shorthaired saddle in mature dogs. Height: Dogs, 27 inches, plus or minus one inch; bitches, 25 inches, plus or minus one inch. Weight: Dogs, about 60 pounds; bitches, about 50 pounds. Color: All colors are permissible, but color or color combinations are pleasing; white markings, especially on the head, are undesirable. Gait: When running free, the Afghan Hound moves at a gallop, showing great elasticity and spring in his smooth, powerful stride. When on a loose lead, the Afghan can trot at a fast pace; stepping along, he has the appearance of placing the hind feet directly in the foot prints of the front feet, both thrown straight ahead. Moving with head and tail high, the whole appearance of the Afghan Hound is one of great style and beauty. Temperament: Aloof and dignified, yet gay. Faults-Sharpness or shyness.
Approved September 14, 1948
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