Afghan Hound vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Golden Retrievers.
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1865 AD
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
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
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Golden Retriever
