Afghan Hound vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Cocker Spaniels.
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Suriname
Origin Year
-200 BC
1800 AD
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Cocker Spaniel
