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.
The Afador is a hybrid breed, which is a cross between two established dog breeds. These are sometimes called designer dogs and are not purebreds. The Afador is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Labrador Retriever. The Afador cannot be properly termed a mutt because the lineage for the puppies is known. However, it not currently recognized by any associations.
Because the Afador is an experimental breed, there are few if any breed standards. The puppies do not always breed true. There is great variation in appearance and temperament. While many of the puppies inherit the structure of the Labrador with the coat of the Afghan, there are just as many that go the other way. The same is true of intelligence and personality traits. Breeders are currently working to stabilize the breed, hoping to keep the best of both breeds. It is unlikely that the Afador will be fully developed as a recognized breed at any time in the near future.
