Afghan Hound vs Groenendael
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Groenendael. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Groenendaels.
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
60-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Belgium
Origin Year
-200 BC
1890 AD
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Groenendael
