Afghan Hound vs Pug
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Pugs.
Afghan Hound
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Pug
Origin Country
Afghanistan
China
Origin Year
-200 BC
-206 BC
Afghan Hound
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Pug
Afghan Hound
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Afghan Hound
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Pug
Afghan Hound
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Afghan Hound
Pug
