Afghan Hound vs Australian Cattle Dog
Compare Afghan Hound and Australian Cattle Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Australian Cattle Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Australian Cattle Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
15 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
5/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Afghan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Australian Cattle Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
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