Afghan Hound vs Foxhound
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Foxhounds.
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1650 AD
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Foxhound
