- Weight Male:
- Weight Female:
- Country of Origin:
- Coat Density:
- Brushing Frequency:
- Trainability:
- Energy Level:
- Pedigree Breed?
- Walk Per Week:
- 50-75 lbs, 22.5 - 34 kg
- 50-65 lbs, 22.5-29.5 kg
- Alaska
- Normal
- Weekly
- 3/5 Rating Fairly Good
- 4/5 Fairly High
- NO. Not a Purebred
- 9 Miles
- Height Male:
- Height Female:
- Ancestry:
- Grooming:
- Coat Length:
- Friendliness:
- Barking:
- Dog Bed Size:
- Activity Time Per Day:
- 20- 29 Inches, 51-74 cm
- 20-27 Inches, 51-68 cm
- Afghan Hound, Labrador
- Medium. (3/5 Rating)
- 3/5 Rating
- 3/5 Rating
- Occasional
- Large
- 45 Minutes
- Dog Breed Group:
- Dog Size:
- Shedding:
- Lifespan:
- Coat Texture:
- Excersize Needs:
- Activity Level Per day:
- Food Per Day:
- Apartment/Home
- Mixed Dog Breed
- Large
- 4/5 Rating Low Shedding
- 10-12 Years
- Straight
- 4/5 Rating High
- Medium
- 2.5 Cups
- Not Suited for Apartment
About the Afador Dog
The Afador is not a Purebred and is a mixed breed dog. A Breed that's not often talked about due to its rare presence. It is a cross between the Noble Afghan Hound and the Labrador Retriever. The body shape looks most like the labrador retriever while the head resembles the Afghan Hound. The afador is a rare designer dog breed that is unfairly not talked much about. They fall into the groups of Hound dogs as well as sporting dogs because of their ancestry mix. The afadors ioverall are an intelligent, energetic, independent, affectionate, and very loyal dogs that make for great companions as well as a working dog as well as a good guard dog due to its protectivness nature. Since it has a working heritage, it is an exuberant breed that thrives on activity. It usually remains calm indoors but needs daily outdoor exercise.
The Afadors make excellent family pets and are more comfortable around older children, this is because the children are less likely to poke and prod at the dog. They are great with children but aren’t fans of being teased by them. Due to the breed's intelligence and stubborn streak, you'll want to make sure that both the dog and your children are properly trained to be around each other from day one. They make excellent guard dogs as they will bark and howl when a stranger enters the house or room and is an ideal dog for those who want an energetic family pet that brings watchdod benefits. The Afadors are considered not be high maintenance, but as with other dog breeds, understanding their history and lineage is very important. The Afadors are not suited for Novice or new dog owners and are usually for the experienced dog parent.
The Afador is not a dog that is suited to live in an apartment. Their energy levels are naturally too high for them to be cooped up in a small living space. Due to their thick and fuzzy coats they perform and behave better in cooler environments rather than warm and dry environements
Nutrition Needs for the Afador
Being Active dogs, the Afadors like most pets require a healthy diet and as a medium sized dog, they should be fed about two to three cups of premium dog food per day, depending on your Afador’s size and age. Because Afghan Hounds are prone to bloat, you should talk to your veterinarian about feeding your Afador smaller meals several times a day. Studies have shown that small meals spread through out the day seem to decrease the risk of gastro-intetinal issues as compared to high protein or high carbohyrdate diets. The afador's diet will change over time as he grows from puppyhood to adulthood and to Senior Hood. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations regarding diet and health supplements. Kosiproducts has teamed up with some exceptionally great animal supplements specialists to provide you and your pet vital and important supplements for your dogs health. We have listed below some of the popular Health supplements that we provide to aid various aspects of your pets lifesyle and needs. Please consult your vet for advice.
Kosipet Scottish Salmon Oil. Kosipet's pure 100% natural, no additives, unrefined scottish salmon oil, extracted from prime scottish salmon and micro-filtered to ensure purity. Salmon oil is a great way to augment your dog's diet. Salmon oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that support a healthy immune system, heart health, anti-inflammatory properties, healthy skin and coat and cognitive function. Salmon oil is used as a supplement to enhance your dog's health. Pets, particularly Cats and Dogs, need ceratin amount of Omega-3 fatty acids to maintain healthy skin, shinny coats and boost their immune systems. Salmon oil for dogs can support your companion’s heart health, give them a shinier coat, soothe their itchy and irritated skin, and even relieve some of their allergies and joint pain. The Fatty Acids in salmon create crucial hormones in your dog’s body that can better regulate blood flow and inflammation, and unfortunately these fatty acids are not found in your dog's body. They are instead found in cold water fish, and in particular, Salmon, shellfish, flaxseed and oils from nuts and plants.
Recommended Daily Dosage for your Afador: Mix the Salmon with your Afador's Food and introduce gradually over 1 week.
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg: 2 - 4ml per day / 1-2 Pumps / 0.5 - 1 tsp
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg > 25kg: 6 - 10ml per day / 3-5 Pumps / 1-2 tsp
- Afadors weighing upto 25kg > 50kg: 12 - 15ml per day / 6-8 Pumps / 2 - 3 tsp
Anumul Conceive Carry Whelp. Nutrition is also a leading factor in poor performance during pregnancy, Conceive Carry Whelphas also been formulated to deliver the essential nutrients required to ensure correct development of the foetus. The combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids gives puppies the best start in life and ensures the lactating bitch has minimal stress levels. The complete balance of vitamins and minerals helps to ensure the female has optimum nutrition, preventing any problems relating to infertility. These advantages will help to ensure an easy conception, as well as a smooth pregnancy and easy whelping.
Recommended Daily Dosage for your Afador: Mix the Anumul Conceive Carry Whelp with your Afador's Food at the first sign of a season or when season is expected.
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg: 2.5 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg > 25kg: 5.0 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 25kg > 50kg: 7.5 ml per day
Anumul Optimul Stud Support. Optimal stud support is formulated to meet the needs of the working stud dog. Fertility is important, and throughout a busy demanding season sperm quality can suffer. Creatine monohydrate is included as it provides an integral part of energy previsions in cells. The phytochemicals included in optimal stud support are derived from natural plant extracts to help maintain a healthy immune response, reinforce functioning of metabolic organs and are also known to improve libido. This will allow the dog to remain in peak condition during the breading season.
Recommended Daily Dosage for your Afador:
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg: 2.5 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg > 25kg: 5.0 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 25kg > 50kg: 10.0 ml per day
Anumul Start Right. A multivitamin liquid for puppies, designed to support optimum growth and development in young puppies. A comprehensive range of vitamins ensures the healthy development of bones and muscles. Includes Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and B Group Vitamins. Supporting the puppy with correct nutrition is essential during the early months of the puppy’s development. As puppies grow, their requirements for the nutrients increases, and delivering these essential vitamins allows this to occur.
Recommended Daily Dosage for your Afador: To be fed at a level of 1ml per day per month of age. Increase as follows:
- First month 1ml per day
- Second month 2ml per day
- Third month 3ml per day
- Fourth month 4 ml per day
- Fifth month 5ml per day
- Sixth month 6ml per day and so forth.
Anumul Multi OIl & Joint Support. A highly palatable and easy to feed blend of oils to support health and wellbeing in dogs and cats of all types. Anumul Multi oil is a blend of Salmon, Wheatgerm and linseed oils, to give a broad spectrum of Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids. The benefits of these are far reaching, as they help to maintain optimum immune system, ensure healthy digestion, provide slow realising. Feeding multi oil as part of the daily diet may help to ensure the dog / cat remains focused, has a strong immune system, with a healthy skin and coat, as well as supporting overall health and wellbeing.
Recommended Daily Dosage for your Afador: Mix the Multi Oil with your Afador's Food and introduce gradually over 1 week.
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg: 2.5 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 10kg > 25kg: 5.0 ml per day
- Afadors weighing upto 25kg > 50kg: 7.5 ml per day
Anumul Life Saver. A paste formulation for ease of use, suitable for all new-born puppies and kittens and is of particular benefit to weak and undersized New Borns, and new New Borns from large litters as well as puppies/kittens failing to thrive. Containing a complex blend of colostrum, prebiotics,and nucleotides along with essential vitamins and minerals. Anumul life saver offers support to both the digestive and immune systems of new-born puppies / kittens.
Directions for use: For new-born puppies give 1ml (1 graduation) immediately after birth and repeat 5 hours later, repeat again on the second day. For puppies failing to thrive after 2 –3 days administer 2ml (2 graduation) repeating 2 –3 days
Anumul Prebiotic. A paste formulation for ease of use, Anumul prebiotic is suitable for all dogs and cats. Anumul prebiotic is formulated to support the digestive tract following digestive upset. Specific yeast derivatives help to balance the intestinal microflora and support the natural defences of the dog / cat. It is an ideal supplement for dogs / cats with sensitive digestion and those prone to immune challenges. Anumul prebiotic is ideal to use at weaning, at times of digestive stress and during any other situation where the digestive system has been compromised. Anumul Prebiotic is an ideal product for dogs and cats prone to weight loss following changesin their environment or increased levels of travel and competition.
Directions for use: To be fed at 1ml (1 graduation) per 5kg BWT (Birth Weight). For puppies/cats under 5kg, feed 0.2ml per kilo of body weight.
Anumul Travel Well. Long and short distance travelling can have an impact on the physiological parameters of dogs. Research suggest that transporting dogs can impact cortisol and corticosterone levels, indicating that transport is a potent stressor for dogs. Ensuring the dog can recover from the potential stress factors caused by travel is essential for optimum performance. Anumul Travel Well is a unique product, specially formulated to support dogs during transport, in particular transport prior to competition.
Directions for use: To be fed at 1ml (1 graduation) per 10kg of body weight prior to travel
Anumul Electrolytes. These are minerals that form ions within the fluid in the body. Electrolytes are essential for normal function of every cell in the body. The balance of electrolytes within the dog is crucial in maintaining optimum fluid levels in the body. Dogs require electrolytes in a number of situations, and these are particular benefit to dogs working hard during training and competition.
Directions for use: 5ml for small dogs or 10ml for large dogs directly into the mouth, or onto the feed after periods of stress or heavy sweating. (Clean water should be always available)
Health Needs for the Afador
The afadors are considered to be healthy pets, however, understanding its history and lineage can help understand some of it issues that may get over time. However, as the Afador's are pretty much a new hybrid (originated in year 2000) and rare, not a great deal is known about them. However, they are known to have a low pain threshold so even minor injries will seem very painfull to them.
In consultation with your vet, tailor a diet regime of healthy foods, good excercise and Nutrition supplements like salmon oil, prebiotic and electrolytes can ensure that your dog has a happy and healthy lifestyle for years to come. With all breeds, there are certain health conditions more prevalent to that specific breed. It's important to acknowledge here that the right diet, providing all essential vitamins and minerals, will go a very very long way to mitigating against and minimising the severity of breed-related conditions.
Kosiproducts offer a range of natural nutritional healthy supplements, providing for a convenient and simple way to enhance the nutrient density of their food, giving you peace of mind that all health and happiness bases are covered. Remember...Healthy Pets are Happy Pets!
Some of the more common health problems Afadors suffer from include:
- Bloat
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Subaortic Stenosis - an inherited cardiovascular condition
- Acute sensitivity to any type of drug.
Excercise Needs for the Afador
The Afador dog, being a medium sized dog as well as a high energy dog, it needs atleast 45 Minutes of excercise a day to get rid of all of their extra energy. As the Afador is a mix of the Afghan Hound and the Labrador retriever, they can become couch potatoes, lazy and obese if their excercise needs are not met. The Afadors needs to be played with and not just left alone to play by himself. Not only playing with your afador helps to build his muscle tone, but by playing with him and taking him out for walks you will build a 'personal bond' with your dog which will last a lifetime. The Afadors love to run and play, an off-leash park and tennis ball should be considered part of his regular routine. Although, do keep in mind that the Afador is part hound. They may take off on “the hunt” of something that they picked up on.
Training and Socialization Needs for the Afador
Socialising is an essential part of the Afadors training as it helps to cope with strangers and new faces. Socializing needs to start early during its puppyhood. While their highly lit spirit makes them fun to play with, they can be dangerous for little kids as kids can topple if the dog decides to jump or press itself too hard against them, so early socialization and training around people is critical. Afador's are really intelliegent dogs, and becuase of this it regards following orders and commands as not a requirement. You will need to be persistent, consistent and dont get frustrated, he should pick up basic commands fairly quickly for as long as you keep him interested and rewarding. But in general the Afador is quite good to train for as long as the aloofness and independece of the hound is controlled. For owners not upto training their dog then a professional dog trainer would be a good investment. To help it cope with guests or visitors to your house for example:
- Keep it on the leash
- Command it to sit or stay
- Extend your hand and greet the guests with a handshake, sending a signal that it's ok!
- Ask visitors not make direct eye contact, as it helps in calming him
In general, The Afador is highly intelligent but can be a handful to train, early socialisation is highly recommended. When properly trained the Afador is known to listen to commands with few reptitiions needed.
Grooming Needs for the Afador
The Afadors inherit their coat from the Afghan Hounds with long, fine fur. The fur is of medium density and is great for keeping the Afador warm during cold tempratures. As in most dogs shedding is inevitable and lots of grooming will be required. The Afadors shedding is considered to be low because the Afghan hound is hypoallergenic but the labrador retriever is a moderate shedder, but in order to keep his coat looking sleek and healthy, regular grooming and baths are highly recommended. It is recommended that brushing his coat once or twice weekly should be sufficient for the Afador, and will help avoid matting, tangles and dirt from accumulating as well as weekly ear cleaning is advised to avoid wax and debris build up. When brushing the Afadors hair, you should use a metal comb and bristle brush, combing one handful at a time starting from the bottom to keep it free of tangles. Shampooing the Afador will be a regular requirement, a mild shampoo is recommended, check with your veterinary care provider for recommendations on which shampoo to use. The most common Afador colours include black, brown, grey, red and fawn.
Comfort Needs for the Afador
The Afador is not suited to live or be raised in an apartment setting. It is also not suited for the warmer climates due to its high energy levels and his thick coat, he is more suited for the colder climates. A resonable sized house with a back yard or garden is more suited for the Afador. Your pet needs to be treated just like a member of the family and needs to feel like a member of the familiy.
Just like all of us, dogs also need a place of their own, their own little corner, that is why Dog Beds are an essential part of a dogs daily life. It is the place where they feel safe, kosi and comfortable. A dog bed in the house is where the dogs home is, the rest of the home belongs to others. Just like your children retreat to their rooms and the adults retreat to their corners in the home, so does the dog retreats to its dog bed. Dog and Pet Beds are essential so as to ensure that the Pet does not feel alienated or a ‘2nd class citizen’ in the home. The dog bed is like a place of refuge and space. Kosiproducts offer three main types of dog beds to help your dog feel comfortable and at home as well giving your dog that beauty sleep it needs. Kosiproducts offer the Flat Bed Thick Foam Mattress, The Cushion Style Dog Bed and the Orthpeadic (Orthopedic) Dog Bed. Each style having its own distinct purpose and advantages. A number of factors were considered when making these dog beds:
- To make the dog feel at ease when using the dog bed.
- To cater for different sizes of dogs, different medical and health needs.
- The more comfortable the dog feels, the better the quality of the sleep be.
- Ensuring the dog bed is large enough for the dog to lounge on and sleep on.
- Dogs love the feel of the earth (soil) the fleece fabric covers mimic that sensation, which the dogs love pawing at before resting.
- Ensuring the dog beds can be easily kept clean, these dog beds use removable and machine washable fleece fabric covers.
- Value for Money - Dogs in time will eventually ruin their dog beds, that is why these dog beds are designed in a way that if taken care, they will last a long time and when the time does come to replace the dog bed then the cost is not a daunting one.
Kosipet Waterproof Cushion dog beds are light weight, rectangle in shape, easy to look after and fairly portable. The Cushion Dog bed is filled with hollow fibre and memory foam fillings which is encassed in a waterproof covering thus giving the fibre the protection it needs, giving the bed a nice comfortable feel and bounce back. These cushion dog beds have a removable Fleece Fabric dog bed cover with hard grip fastening. Which is easy to clean and easy to replace. The hollow Fibre Dog beds provides for soft to medium support. The Dog beds do not flatten over time, providing they are cared and looked after. Kosipet dog beds come with an additional dog bed cover for free when you buy any dog bed. The extra replacement dog bed cover will help with the longevity of the dog bed as you can replace the spoiled dog bed cover immediately with a clean one whilist the other one is in the wash. These cushion dog beds, feel just like the large floor cushion you would use at home, snuggly and comfortable and Kosi. There are 3 Sizes and nearly 20 colours to choose from.
Kosipet Waterproof Thick Foam dog beds are light weight, rectangle in shape, easy to look after and fairly portable. The Thick Foam Dog bed is made 10cm of Recycled Thick Foam which is encassed in a waterproof covering thus giving the Foam Pad the protection it needs. The Thick Foam dog beds are firmer in feel and provide for Medium to Heavy support. They have a removable Fleece Fabric dog bed cover with hard grip fastening. Which is easy to clean and easy to replace. The Dog beds do not flatten over time, providing they are cared and looked after. Kosipet dog beds come with an additional dog bed cover for free when you buy any dog bed. The extra replacement dog bed cover will help with the longevity of the dog bed as you can replace the spoiled dog bed cover immediately with a clean one whilist the other one is in the wash. These Thick foam dog bed mattresses are just like the beds one would sleep in at home, firm, comfortable yet Kosi. There are 3 Sizes and nearly 20 colours to choose from.
Kosipet Waterproof Orthopaedic (Orthopedic) Dog Bed Mattresses are very similar to the thick foam dog bed mattress, but the foam used is specially sourced and is thicker, denser and firmer. They are specifically designed for dogs that are of age and have difficulties moving around, dogs with severe ailments such arthritis and hip and back problems, they are also designed for the heavier dogs that require something a little firmer to lounge on. These orthopaedic (orthopedic) dog beds are comparatively cheaper to other dog beds purely because of the way the foam is made. The dog bed Foam Pad is encassed in a waterproof covering with an outer removable and machine washable fleece fabric cover. All kosipet dog beds come with an additional dog bed cover for free. The extra replacement dog bed cover will help with the longevity of the dog bed as you can replace the spoiled dog bed cover immediately with a clean one whilist the other one is in the wash. These Thick foam dog bed mattresses are just like the beds one would sleep in at home, firm, comfortable yet Kosi. There are 3 Sizes and nearly 20 colours to choose from.