Use this Afghan Hound puppy weight calculator to predict how big your puppy will get. Afghan Hounds are a hound breed that typically reach full size by around 12-18 months, though full coat maturity can take longer.
Enter your puppy's current weight and age to predict their adult size
Estimates based on breed growth curves. Individual dogs vary with genetics and nutrition — check with your vet for a personalized read.
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| Age | Weight |
|---|---|
| Birth | 1 to 2 lbs |
| 2 Months | 5 to 9 lbs |
| 3 Months | 10 to 15 lbs |
| 4 Months | 15 to 21 lbs |
| 5 Months | 20 to 27 lbs |
| 6 Months | 25 to 33 lbs |
| 7 Months | 30 to 39 lbs |
| 9 Months | 35 to 45 lbs |
| 10 Months | 40 to 51 lbs |
| 1 Year | 45 to 57 lbs |
| 1.5 Years | 49 to 60 lbs |
| 2 Years | 50 to 60 lbs |
Estimated from typical large-breed growth curves and the Afghan Hound's adult weight range. Individual puppies vary — use the calculator above for a prediction based on your puppy's actual current weight.
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As a sighthound with very low body fat, Afghan Hounds are notably sensitive to anesthesia — this is genuinely important for any owner to discuss with a vet before surgery. The breed is otherwise generally healthy, though hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and cataracts do occur.
A quality diet in measured portions; Afghan Hounds have a naturally lean, athletic build, so visible waist and rib definition is normal rather than a sign of underfeeding.
The long, silky coat is a genuinely serious commitment — daily brushing is typically needed to prevent severe matting, and many pet owners opt to keep the coat clipped shorter for manageability.
Afghan Hounds are independent and can be aloof — patient, positive training works better than repetition, and as a true sighthound, secure fencing matters given the breed's strong prey drive and speed.
The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound breeds, developed in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan to hunt swift prey like deer and mountain goats by sight and speed, with a thick, silky coat that evolved specifically as protection from the harsh mountain climate and oversized paw pads that act as natural shock absorbers on rocky ground. Genetic research identifies the Afghan Hound as a basal breed predating most modern breeds, closely related to the Saluki.
The AKC standard describes the Afghan as an "aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty" with an endearing streak of silliness beneath the regal exterior — a breed whose striking appearance and independent, sighthound temperament have made it one of the most visually distinctive dogs in the show ring.
