Afghan Hound vs Rat Terrier
Compare Afghan Hound and Rat Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Rat Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
3 – Terriers
Height
63 – 74 cm
25 – 46 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
5 – 10 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
15 – 18 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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
Rat Terrier
Low Grooming
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 Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American‑bred, small to medium, athletic farm and vermin dog. Intelligent and energetic, it thrives on training, exercise, and close family contact. With a short, low‑maintenance coat in many pied colors, it suits active homes and excels in various dog sports.
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