Afghan Hound vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Scottish Deerhounds.
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1600 AD
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Scruffy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Scottish Deerhound
