Afghan Hound vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Afghan Hound and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
3 – Terriers
Height
63 – 74 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 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
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
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
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
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 Lakeland Terrier
Compact, hardy terrier from England’s Lake District, bred to hunt foxes over rough ground. Agile, confident and lively, yet affectionate at home. Needs regular hand‑stripped coat care, daily exercise, mental stimulation and early socialization; makes an alert, polite watchdog.
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