Afghan Hound vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Afghan Hound and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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 Shepherd
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 Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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