Afghan Hound vs Bloodhound
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Bloodhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Bloodhounds.
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
80-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Origin Country
Afghanistan
France
Origin Year
-200 BC
1000 AD
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Afghan Hound
Bloodhound
