Afghan Hounds

The Afghan Hound dog breed comes from the mountains of Afghanistan. They are a very glamorous breed but they are also a great hunting dog.

Afghans first arrived in Britain in the early 1900s and in America in 1926.

They are a large dignified dog that gives the impression of great power and speed. The males are 27 to 29 inches tall and 60 pounds and the females are 25 to 27 inches tall 50 pounds.

Afghan Hounds are intelligent dogs that can appear to be reserved and aloof. But they do like to play sometimes as well. They are affectionate towards their owners but they can also be a very demanding breed to take care of which is why I recommend purchasing Sit Stay Fetch if you have an Afghan Hound or are considering buying one.

Their long flowing coat is their most obvious physical trait. See in the photos below:





Train your Afghan Hound with Sit Stay Fetch.

Japanese Akita

The Japanese Akita dog breed is classified as a "Utility Dog" which is basically the classification for all dogs that don't fit into one of the dog breed categories: hounds, gundogs, terriers, working dogs, or toy dogs. Some prefer to say that a utility dog is one that is first and foremost enjoyed for it's companionship.

The Japanese Akita is a larger dog. The male stands between 26 and 28 inches tall while the female is 24 to 26 inches tall. They usually weigh around 110 pounds.

They are powerful dog with a bear like face. They have a head with a broad skull and a medium length muzzle. Their noses are black and they have small almond shaped brown eyes. Their coat can be of any color. See an example of an Akita dog in the picture below:



The Japanese Akita is a protective dog that while it is mostly reserved in behavior it also likes to dominate. An Akita requires firm controlling by it's owner. Learn more about training your Akita here.