Afghan Hound vs Vizsla
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Vizslak.
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Hungary
Origin Year
-200 BC
1357 AD
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Afghan Hound
Vizsla
