Tapir on Nostr: Mismark Monday Mismark Monday Afghan hounds are a really ancient working breed, and ...
Mismark Monday Mismark Monday
Afghan hounds are a really ancient working breed, and as such the breed clubs allow most colors and variations, and colors that aren't accepted were bred out ages ago. But there are some exceptions.
Small white spotting may be permissible, but large areas of white like in pic 1 is highly undesirable. This is the only ACTUAL fault for color in kennel clubs.
Afghan hounds never had merle coloration in their breed - as such, a merle afghan hound is assumed to be a mix.
Dilute, like in pic 2 with the dilute black (blue) coloration, was lost long ago in the breed (hence the old shitty pic). Liver, tan saddle, and white spotting were also lost in these these guys. Although not technically mismarks, if you see it today, it was likely outcrossed somewhere down the line.
Regardless of color or pattern, these dogs should have a black nose, black eye rims, black lips, and black paw pads. Pic 3 shows a white/cream with a light colored nose. Unsure if pic 3 is simply faded (cell damage, sun exposure, aging) or is actually pink but i'll take it.
Eye color should also be dark, ranging from a dark brown to black. Pic 4 *maaaay* be an amberish color, or maybe just a trick of the lighting.
Another undesirable outcome are shorthair dogs - while rare, it can happen in purebred afghans and it is unknown why (Pic 5).
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