Afghan Hound vs Greyhound
Side by side
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Adult weight
20–27 kg (44–60 lb)1
Males 26.2–38.5 kg (58–85 lb); females 22.3–32.2 kg (49–71 lb) (measured in UK vet records, n = 5,419, mean ±1.5 SD)2
Shedding
Sheds through the year
No sourced figure
Grooming
Daily brushing
No sourced figure
Exercise
A moderate amount
A modest amount
Health
No sourced figure
Class
Companion
Companion
Which suits you
Size
The Greyhound is a little larger on average: about 30 kg (66 lb) as an adult, against 24 kg (52 lb) for the Afghan Hound.
Exercise
Plan for a moderate amount of exercise with the Afghan Hound, and a modest amount with the Greyhound.
Temperament
They differ most on affection (Afghan Hound: likes its own space; Greyhound: affectionate on its own terms) and on independence (Afghan Hound: decides for itself; Greyhound: cooperative, with its own ideas).
Alike
Both are rated the same on intelligence: easy-going, simple routines.
Neither is the better dog in general. Which suits you depends on your home, your days and the care you can give.
What they're like
Afghan Hound
Sighthounds · Medium
With strangers the breed is aloof and dignified, and it is independent in outlook, so it can be slow to obey commands. At home, though, it is often playful and affectionate.
Greyhound
Sighthounds · Large
In temperament the breed is quiet and gentle, content to sleep for long stretches, affectionate with its own people and sometimes reserved with strangers.
Breed traits
Day to day
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Activity
Differs
A good daily walk and play
Happy with modest walks
Intelligence
Easy-going, simple routines
Easy-going, simple routines
Handler demand
Differs
Needs steady training
Suits a first-time owner
With people
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Affection
Differs
Likes its own space
Affectionate on its own terms
Loyalty
Bonded to its family
Bonded to its family
Independence
Differs
Decides for itself
Cooperative, with its own ideas
Around the home
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
Sensitivity
Differs
Needs a calm, predictable home
Average
Voice
Quiet
Quiet
Prey drive
Likely to chase small pets
Likely to chase small pets
Puppy growth
Reference curves · both sexes
Summary
Detail
The Greyhound grows to the heavier adult, about 30 kg against the Afghan Hound's 24 kg.
Afghan Hound
Greyhound
More comparisons
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Sources
- 1American Kennel Club. Afghan Hound breed standard. ↑
- 2VetCompass UK. Primary-care veterinary records. ↑
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- 4Hawthorne et al., 2004. Body-weight changes during growth in puppies of different breeds. Journal of Nutrition 134(8 Suppl): 2027S–2030S (WALTHAM). ↑
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- 9Morrill et al., 2022. Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes. Science 376: eabk0639 (Darwin's Ark). ↑
- 10Dogs Trust. Finding a good, responsible breeder. ↑
- 11American Kennel Club. Screening puppy buyers: how top breeders find the best homes. ↑
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