Afghan Hound vs Poodle
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Poodles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Poodle is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both the Afghan Hound and Poodle are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Afghan Hound or Poodle have high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Afghan Hound and Poodle are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Poodle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 24-29 in. | 15-24 in. |
| Weight | 45-60 lb | 45-70 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Afghanistan | Germany |
| Origin Year | 200 BC | 1200 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 35°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 40 mph | 32 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | High |
| Shedding | Low | None |
| Dander | Low | None |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Poodle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Herding | Average | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Poodle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | No | Yes |
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
| Cushing's Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Ear Infections | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) | No | Yes |
| Optic Nerve Hypoplasia | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Premature Graying | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Runny Eyes | No | Yes |
| Sebaceous Adenitis | No | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Afghan Hound | Poodle |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Corded Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Silver | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | Yes |
| Blue & Cream | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | Yes |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Silver | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Apricot | No | Yes |
| Black & Apricot | No | Yes |
| Black & Brown | No | Yes |
| Black & Cream | No | Yes |
| Black & Gray | No | Yes |
| Black & Red | No | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Blue & White | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & Apricot | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Cafe Au Lait | No | Yes |
| Cream & White | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Gray & White | No | Yes |
| Red & Apricot | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Silver Beige | No | Yes |
| White & Apricot | No | Yes |
| White & Silver | No | Yes |