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THE Borzoi &Afghan HoundPowerpoint for Hound Trainees 2014THE BORZOI

BORZOI MAJOR CHARACTERISITICSGraceful, aristocratic, dignified and elegantHead long, chiselled, veined, and lean with convex profile, with small rose earsFlat neck and bladed boneSlight curve over topline with highest point over last rib (more in males)Wider hindquarters than forequartersFront feet oval and rear hare likeTail carried in low graceful curveSilky, flat or wavy, or curly coat, never woollySize Minimum Dogs 29 Bitches 27

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THE AFGHAN HOUND

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AFGHAN HOUND MAJOR CHARACTERISTICSStyle of high order (proud)Moderate lengthSmooth springy gaitOriental expression (eyes triangular)Long silky coat and topknot, with saddleLow set tail with ring at end, carried high in action, sparsely featheredProminent, set wide apart hip bonesGreat length from hip to hockLarge front feetPunishing underjawLong head, ears, neck, coat and thighsHeight 27 29, bitches 2 to 3 inches smaller

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