Afghan Bay Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Afghan Bay Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Protective
Intelligent
Affectionate
Dominant
Quiet

Afghan Bay Retriever 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 Bay Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Afghan Hound

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Red
Brown
Brindle
Sable
Gray

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

Wavy

An Afghan Bay Retriever can have a litter of 7-9 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.

The adaptability of Afghan Bay Retriever dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Afghan Bay Retriever 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Physical Examination
Abdominal Ultrasound
DNA for VWD

Afghan Bay Retrievers have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

Afghan Bay Retrievers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Afghan Bay Retrievers 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 Bay Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Bay Retrievers 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.

The Afghan Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Afghan Bay Retriever 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Afghan Bay Retriever 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 Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Bay Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Afghan Bay Retrievers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Afghan Bay Retrievers 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 Bay Retrievers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Afghan Bay Retrievers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Afghan Bay Retrievers are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Afghan Bay Retrievers are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Afghan Bay Retrievers will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Afghan Bay Retriever is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Afghan Bay Retriever 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 Bay Retriever dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.