Afghan Hound vs Australian Terrier
Compare Afghan Hound and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Australian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
3 – Terriers
Height
63 – 74 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
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 Terrier
Great with Kids
Tiny
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 Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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