Affenpinscher vs Afghan Hound
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Afghan Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Afghan Hounds.
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9½-11½ Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
6½-13¼ Pounds
45-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Origin Country
Germany
Afghanistan
Origin Year
1600 AD
-200 BC
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
