Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy

Playful
Happy
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Obedient
Bold
Eager
Clever

United States

United States

Afghan Hound and Golden Retriever

Miniature Pinscher, Parson Russell Terrier

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

Fawn
Red
White
Brown
Black

Afghan Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Minnie Parsons have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

An Afghan Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Minnie Parson can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Afghan Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Minnie Parson breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Bloat
Histiocytosis

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Hip and Elbow X-rays

X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Blood Analysis
Optical Examination
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

Afghan Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Minnie Parsons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Afghan Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Minnie Parsons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Minnie Parson, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Afghan Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Minnie Parsons usually need at least 70 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Afghan Retrievers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Minnie Parson has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Afghan Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Minnie Parson feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Afghan Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Minnie Parson is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Minnie Parson is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Afghan Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Minnie Parsons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Afghan Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Minnie Parsons are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Afghan Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Minnie Parsons are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Afghan Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Minnie Parsons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Afghan Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Minnie Parsons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Afghan Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Minnie Parsons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.