Afghan Hound vs Chinook
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Chinook. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Chinooks.
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1917 AD
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Afghan Hound
Chinook
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Afghan Hound
Chinook
