With the gradual improvement of China's comprehensive strength, many families have enough money to develop hobbies after meeting basic living needs. Many people like to raise some expensive foreign dogs for entertainment, such as corgis, huskies, etc. However, there is one type of dog that is prohibited by law in the country, and that is the Afghan dog.

Afghan Dog

Why can’t we keep this kind of dog? Even if the ban is lifted, will most people be able to afford the cost of breeding foreign dog breeds?

Introduction to Afghan Dog

Afghan Dog is native to Afghanistan and Iran and is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. The Afghan dog is very tall compared to all dogs, with a height of 63-74 cm; its weight is not light, between 20-27 kg. The biggest difference between the Afghan dog and other dogs is that it has thick hair and a spiral curly tail. In addition, the Afghan dog has an aloof personality and is very different from dogs that like to live in groups.

The thick hair of the Afghan dog is particularly interesting. It can be cared for like a woman’s hair, and can be braided or permed into a fluffy afro. Many pet lovers who like to dress up their dogs fall in love with Afghan dogs.

Afghan dog with hairstyle

The appearance of the Afghan dog is particularly cute, and its temperament is even more gentle after long-term domestication by humans. But it has a particularly serious shortcoming, that is, its IQ is extremely low. How low is the IQ of Afghan dogs? There is an international ranking of canine IQ. The IQ of 128 breeds of dogs was tested and ranked. The Afghan dog has the lowest IQ, ranking 128th.

The Afghan dog’s lowest IQ means that its learning ability is lower than other dogs, and it is also more difficult to train.

A favorite of stars and models

Although the Afghan dog has a low IQ, it is loved by European and American movie stars because of its docile personality and graceful temperament. In addition, if Afghan dogs are well taken care of, they can appear on the catwalk with models. Many famous models also like Afghan dogs very much. Movie stars and models like to take their Afghan dogs to and from five-star hotels, and managers of five-star hotels are also very fond of this kind of precious dog breeds and list them as VIP guests who can stay in the hotel.

Afghan dogs on the catwalk

Afghan dogs have a long history of entering the European and American markets. The Afghan hound was first introduced to the UK in 1886. As soon as it was introduced, it was favored by the British royal family because of its unique temperament and was selected as the royal hound. After the Americans introduced the Afghan dog through the United Kingdom in 1927, after half a century of genetic modification, it has both a tall and majestic appearance and a noble temperament. As a result, the value of the Afghan dog has skyrocketed.

Now, the price of Afghan dogs is between 2,500 US dollars and 3,500 US dollars, which is about 16,202.75 yuan to 22,683.85 yuan when converted into RMB. Afghan hounds with better bloodlines and better coat colors sell best and naturally have the highest price.

Afghan dogs are banned in my country

Although Afghan dogs are recognized as a hot commodity in the international pet market because of their docile personality, graceful appearance and beautiful appearance after grooming. But Afghan dogs have been on the blacklist of prohibited dogs in my country all year round. Why is this?

To answer this question, we need to go back to the origin of the Afghan dog. The full name of Afghan dog is Afghan hound, also called Kabul hound, which is used by tough Afghans to hunt goats. As mentioned before, Afghan hounds have extremely low IQ and cannot obey their master’s orders well. This problem of Afghan hounds has not been able to get rid of during hundreds of years of evolution, and it has therefore become a potential danger.

Afghan hounds used for hunting

Afghan hounds tend to go into a frenzy when hunting, and are particularly dangerous at this time. It will follow its animal instinct to pursue its prey and fight with it. No longer obeys the owner's instructions, and even attacks the owner. Although after hundreds of years of domestication, the wildness of the Afghan hound has weakened a lot, we still cannot take it lightly. The consequences of reactivating the "extinct volcano" in its heart will be disastrous.

It is precisely because of the objective understanding and understanding of the habits of Afghan dogs that the country prohibits keeping Afghan dogs as pets. Walking an Afghan dog in a densely populated city is particularly dangerous because of the potential for conflict between the Afghan dog and other dogs. Afghan dogs are particularly emotionally unstable. Once they go crazy, they will attack people crazily, including their own owners. To allow Afghan dogs to control their emotions and not actively attack humans, this requires professional training and conditioning. In addition, Afghan dogs have extremely low IQ and training is very difficult. There are no professional Afghan dog trainers in China, so Afghan dogs can only be banned.

Announcement on the ban on raising Afghan dogs

Even in foreign countries, raising Afghan hounds is not an easy task, even in the Afghan hound’s hometown. If Afghans want to raise Afghan hounds, they need to go through a lot of related procedures, which costs a lot of money. Therefore, many Afghans have to give up the idea of ​​raising Afghan dogs.

Can I raise Afghan dogs without a ban?

Even if Afghan dogs can be raised in China, the cost of purchasing the dog and training it alone can be overwhelming, let alone other expenses. The price of an Afghan dog converted into RMB is between 16,202.75 yuan and 22,683.85 yuan. This amount of money can buy eight huskies. Since you can only buy trained Afghan dogs, the price will only be higher.

The trained Afghan Hound has a very noble temperament

The Afghan Hound is bought back, but this is not the end. The Afghan dog's long and shiny hair is not natural, but the result of artificial care. The owner of the Afghan dog must bathe and comb it every day. If he cannot do it himself, he can only ask a professional pet caregiver to help.

In addition to combing and washing the Afghan dog's hair every day, it also needs conditioner. As a conservative estimate, the toiletries purchased for Afghan dogs every month cost about 5,455 yuan in RMB. If labor costs are included, the price will naturally be higher. Some pet lovers once spent more than 100,000 yuan in maintenance fees on Afghan dogs.

Afghan Dog Pet Caregiver

Is it okay if you don’t want to take care of an Afghan dog because it’s expensive to maintain, and you don’t want to bathe it every day? Sure, but only if you can tolerate the dirty look. The hair of Afghan dogs is long and thick. If it is not groomed for a long time, it will become dirty, oily, and have a pungent odor. Afghan dogs’ long hair is prone to breeding fleas and other parasites. The parasitic dog is in unbearable pain and will naturally bite furniture and objects at home, and even attack its owner.

The reason why the Afghan dog is a precious dog is not only inseparable from its unique appearance, but also inseparable from the training of the trainer and the care of the professional staff. If you don’t plan to invest more than 100,000 yuan in raising a pet, expensive dogs such as Afghan dogs are not suitable at all.

An Afghan dog that is not taken care of is very ugly

What kind of dog can you keep?

Afghan dogs have low IQ, bad temper, and are expensive. They are not ordinary people at all. Affordable. So are there any foreign dogs that are as good-looking as Afghan dogs, cheaper than Afghan dogs, and easier to raise? Of course there are, such as golden retrievers.

In China, golden retrievers can be raised except in first-tier cities. The history of human domestication of golden retrievers is very long, appearing in Scotland in the mid-19th century. The height of the Golden Retriever is between 51-61 cm and the weight is 25-31.5 kg. Compared to Afghan dogs, Golden Retrievers are more docile and more able to obey their owners' commands. Professionally trained golden retrievers can assist humans in daily life and serve as guide dogs for blind people and search and rescue dogs.

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever has another advantage over Afghan Dog, that is, it likes children. Friends who have children at home can safely raise a golden retriever, which will become a good partner with your children. Of course, you should also pay attention to safety when playing with a docile dog like a golden retriever, because it will also take extreme measures when frightened.

The price of golden retriever dogs is very affordable. You can buy them for only 1,000 yuan, and some with beautiful coats only cost 2,500 yuan. Although golden retrievers also need to take care of their hair, they do not need to use high-end care products such as conditioner and shampoo as frequently as Afghan dogs. They just need to keep them dry.

Children playing with golden retrievers

It is more appropriate to keep a pet that matches your own income level, because this can ensure that your living standard will not be lowered while providing your pet with more benefits. Good care. This is a win-win situation for both owners and pets.