Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Salukis.
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Iraq
Origin Year
-200 BC
-6000 BC
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Afghan Hound
Saluki
