Afghan Chon Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Afghan Chons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful

Afghan Chon dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Afghan Chon. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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Brown

Black

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Cream

The coat of an Afghan Chon falls in the medium length category.

Curly

An Afghan Chon can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Afghan Chons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Afghan Chon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

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Afghan Chon have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Afghan Chon breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Afghan Chons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Chon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Chons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Afghan Chon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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For an average 11-75 pound (5 - 34 kg) Afghan Chon feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Afghan Chon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Chon is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Afghan Chons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Afghan Chons are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Afghan Chons are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Afghan Chons are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Afghan Chons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Afghan Chon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Afghan Chon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Afghan Chon dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.