Afghan Hound vs Havanese
Compare Afghan Hound and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Havanese
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
14 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Havanese
Easy to Train
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 Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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