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Afghan Hounds need to have an owner with the time and patience to diligently wash, brush, and blow dry them, on a
regular basis. The Afghan Hounds are an aristocratic breed, but also are a high maintenance breed when it comes to grooming.
Here are some of the basic tools that you will need when grooming an Afghan Hound: nail clippers, a pin brush, a slicker
brush, a comb with medium and coarse spacing between the teeth, a pair of pointed barbers scissors, a pair of rounded barbers
scissors, a few spray bottles, a grooming table, a grooming arm, a hair dryer, and a snood. These are basic tools for grooming
Afghan Hounds as they have lots and lots of hair.
When grooming an Afghan Hound you may need up to six hours, there
is a lot to be done and when bathing an Afghan Hound make sure that the water is a comfortable temperature not too hot, nor
too cold. Bathing also is easier when done by a nozzle of some sort, and a raised tub if possible.
Maintaining eye
contact with your Afghan hound may help clam them when getting soaked with water. The Afghan Hound fur is more like that of
a human than an animal, so you will need a good shampoo, that cleans and rinses easily as well as a good cream conditioner,
to keep the coat of the Afghan Hound healthy. When done bathing your Afghan Hound the hair should squeak when you gently pull
down on it to rid all of the water.
When drying your Afghan Hound, it is best to use a large absorbent towel and pat
dry. Make sure not to rub as this will only increase the mats in their coats. After patting them dry it is best to blow dry
your Afghan Hound. Make sure you don't burn the dog by keeping the blow dryer at least ten centimeters from the skin and avoid
blowing directly into the eye and ear. At this time you will want to brush the coat in a downward stoke, to create a beautiful
coat.
This is only the basics to grooming you Afghan Hound, for dog shows you may want to look at hiring a professional
to help with the preparation of this breed of dog. You can make this a fun event for you and your Afghan Hound, by making
it a lifelong process.
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