Hybrid Dog Breeds: Afaird

The Afaird is an experimental breed that has only recently begun to attract any attention. This breed is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Briard. The hope is to create a dog with the protective instinct, playfulness, and intelligence of the Briard with the coat and bone structure of the Afghan. This attempt has been met with limited success. As a result, the Afaird is not recognized by any associations in the world.

Sometimes referred to as a designer dog, the Afaird tends to be ambitious and obedient, but intelligence has been difficult to breed for. Physically, the puppies of such crosses tend to vary widely. Luckily, Afaird puppies seem to have relatively few health problems. Breeders are attempting to stabalize the breed, but until this happens, this dog breed will not be any more than an experiment.