Afghan Hound vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Afghan Hound and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking Level
1/5
Not Available
Aggressiveness
2/5
Not Available
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
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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