Afghan Hound vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Dutch Shepherds.
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Belgium
Origin Year
-200 BC
1898 AD
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Short to Long
Afghan Hound
Dutch Shepherd
