{"id":1090,"date":"2014-02-20T16:01:37","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T21:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/blog\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2014-06-13T14:24:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-13T14:24:42","slug":"the-afghan-mix-pups-how-hairy-are-they-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/the-afghan-mix-pups-how-hairy-are-they-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The Afghan Mix Pups \u2013 How Hairy Are They Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was an \u201coops\u201d breeding in Colorado between an Afghan hound and an Ibizan Hound, and SHUG first took four pups and then another three from the litter of nine. They were active, ranged from cream to red, were impossibly cute and they came with an air of mystery \u2013 what would they eventually look like?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We had reason to believe these genes might never have mixed before and no one knew for sure how it would turn out!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So we\u2019re checking in on Murphy, Alex, Bumper, April, June, and Fawn \u2013 and reminding you that little Vivian is still waiting for her forever home!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1093\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/murphyandalex.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1093\" alt=\"Murphy and Alex (in the blue collar).\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/murphyandalex-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Murphy and Alex (in the blue collar).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alex and Murphy live near each other in Maryland and get together often for some brotherly romping. According to his family, Murphy is \u201ca handsome little man who is no longer the rambunctious little dare devil that needs watching 24\/7.\u201d Really? Where\u2019s the fun in that?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re told Murphy is trained to ring his bell when it\u2019s time to do his business. According to his mom: \u201cWe are so happy to have him. It has been a lot -- and I mean a LOT of work -- but he is so worth it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alex is also going great, according to his family. He plays with his two resident greyhound pals and loves to be chased around the house. He also has learned to ring a bell when he has to go out and is fully potty trained (this was relayed with clear pride and relief). He is very smart and a bit mischievous. We\u2019re told he likes to steal clean clothes from the laundry. According to his mom: \u201cHe is a wonderful little boy and we are very fortunate to have him as a part of our family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1094\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/BumperandPenny20140204.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1094\" alt=\"Bumper, right, with his sister Penny.\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/BumperandPenny20140204-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bumper, right, with his sister Penny.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third boy of the litter lives in California, right next to the Pacific Ocean. He lives with his big sister, Penny, also an Afghan hound cross. According to his family, he is very smart and a fast learner \u2013 but also stubborn and tenacious. He\u2019s growing like a weed (35 pounds now, up from 17 when he arrived) and has many fans in the neighborhood who stop by to say hi and give him treats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and Bumper is growing a beard!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1099\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/lexi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1099\" alt=\"Lexi\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/lexi-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lexi and her big brother.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>April \u2013 renamed Lexi -- was the first girl to get adopted. She went to a family in Maryland. We asked: How is she doing? Answer: \u201cShe's BAD! To the bone. I made lasagna yesterday morning before work and she got on the counter and ate it. Thank goodness she's cute!\u201d (And she really is!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>June \u2013 now called Wynter--was the second girl to get a home. She rode in style from Virginia to her new home in Ohio, where she now lives happily with two kids, a greyhound, an elderly golden retriever mix and Frank-the-pug.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1110\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/june.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1110\" alt=\"June aka Wynter\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/june-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">June aka Wynter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She is a busy girl, so busy counter and table surfing that we\u2019re told it\u2019s hard to get a good photo -- but we thought this was a pretty good one anyway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and yes, she is named after the famous dolphin who lost her tail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Fawn, now called Alma, and affectionately nicknamed Alma-geddon, (well that says a lot) is reportedly a \u201cperfect addition\u201d to her new home. She\u2019s best friends with a 10-pound miniature Dachshund and running buddy to a greyhound. Alma is extremely intelligent (that seems to be a theme with this crew). She is also sweet and affectionate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1102\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/almafawn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1102\" alt=\"Alma aka Fawn\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/almafawn-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alma aka Fawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Says her mom, \u201cWe love our Alma. We couldn't imagine our house without her!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1104\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/vivian.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1104\" alt=\"Vivian\" src=\"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/vivian-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vivian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That just leaves us with Vivian \u2013 the last little girl. Is she the smart, cute, rowdy, hairy, perfect addition to your family?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was an \u201coops\u201d breeding in Colorado between an Afghan hound and an Ibizan Hound, and SHUG first took four pups and then another three [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[89,106,107],"class_list":["post-1090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-sighthound","tag-afghan-hound","tag-ibizan-hound","tag-puppies"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p52ryM-hA","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1090"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sighthoundunderground.com\/http\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}