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Afghan Shepherd breed has an exceptionally rich genetic stock and the canines adjust well to changing conditions. It likewise implies that quality articulation can shift incredibly froom one dog to another of the same breed. It is a working canine breed that follows te nomads, safeguarding convoys and flocks of sheep, goats, camels and other animals from wolves, large felines and thiefs.
The state of the head of an afghan shepherd canine can shift from a wedge-type head to a block type or a bear-type skull, the last one being related primarily with the canines of the mountain assortment. Their tails are typically docked by around 33% of their length and as a rule point straight up or at a slight angle. Customarily, their ears are trimmed, nearly to the extreme base.
The afghan shepherd canines are tall canines, with a straight backline, which commonly shapes a square profile with the front and rear legs. The neck is generally long and thick, with a lot of overabundance skin dangling from the base of the jaw to the chest. The head is horizontal, or at a slight descending angle, with eyes looking directly ahead.
Their body is regularly covered with dim spots that don’t show through the coat. These spots can likewise cover within the mouth, the scaffold of the nose and the mid-region. The shade of the coat comes in numerous assortments. So is the length or structure of the hair. Frequently, a segment of longer, more wiry hair covers the whole length of the backline, while the area around the neck is loaded with thick and elusive underwool, just as hair that is marginally longer than over the remainder of the body.
The gestation period in an Afghan Shepherd lasts for 60-64 days
The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the femaale Afghan Shepherd is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time