Afghan Hound vs Border Collie

Compare the Afghan Hound to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Border Collies.

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
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General Details
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1860 AD
Temperament
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Traits
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Afghan Hound
Border Collie
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue and Cream
Cream
Red
Silver
White
Black
Blue
Blue Merle
Gold
Lilac
Red
Red Merle
Sable
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
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