Afghan Hound vs Weimaraner

Compare the Afghan Hound to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Weimaraners.

Afghan Hound vs Weimaraner
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
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General Details
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Traits
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Afghan Hound
Weimaraner
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue and Cream
Cream
Red
Silver
White
Blue
Gray
Silver Gray
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