Afghan Hound vs Greyhound
Compare Afghan Hounds to Greyhounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Egypt
Origin Year
-200 BC
-4000 BC
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Afghan Hound
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