Afghan Hound vs Medium Poodle
Compare Afghan Hound and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
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
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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