Afador

The Afador is a cross between an Afghan Hound and a Labrador Retriever.  Long, smooth coats with short hair on the face is what makes the Afador distinct. Their fur comes in a variety of colors from red to different shades of beige, with a dark mask on the face. 

Afadors are very noble, responsible and spirited, always alert and brave, being careful around strangers.  They are not noisy, but do bark loudly if need be, making them good at alerting their homes of intruders or the like. Although they are mostly independent, they are able to get along with children as long as they aren't harassed too much.  This makes them hard to train since they aren't dependent on anything.

Being a mix between an Afghan and a Labrador qualifies them as energetic.  They have a ton of energy and need to be exercised as often as possible.  Having a large piece of land would be best but running, biking, or even walking would be good forms of exercise.  But don't forget that they have a hunting/retrieving instinct as well, so don't let them run free unless in a safe area.

An Afador's coat needs constant attention.  You can comb their fur from the skin out, but it is recommended that they be groomed twice a week to keep them in pristine condition.  Their ears need to be cleaned at least once a week for good hygiene.  Afadors have a very low pain causing them to hurt even with the most minor of injuries.  They are prone to hip dysplasia, eye disorders, and PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy).

The Afador is placed in the hound group and the designer group.  They stand at about 68-74 cm to the shoulder for males and 63-69 cm for the females.  Their average weight varies with the height of each dog.  Originally they are from Alaska and are an independent and genius breed.