This is probably the single most frequent question that I have heard regarding Afghan Hounds. In truth, Afghan Hounds require far more grooming than most breeds of dogs. The amount and type of grooming vary depending on the individual dog as well as the age of the dog.
Puppies require just a little grooming, a few minutes each day with a brush.
This is not so much a necessity for the sake of the coat per se, as at this age puppies have a short, plush puppy coat. The reason for the brief daily grooming is to accustom the wiggley pup to being handled, and learning patience as the owner takes gradually longer and longer with the grooming process. Adolescence is undoubtedly the most difficult time in an Afghan's life with regard to grooming. Somewhere between about 9 months to 2 years of age, the Afghan will start to shed the puppy coat. While the puppy coat is being shed, the silky adult coat is starting to grow in.