Afghan Hound vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Afghan Hound and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
63 – 74 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking Level
1/5
4/5
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
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
Small
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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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