Afghan Hound vs Shih Tzu
Compare Afghan Hound and Shih Tzu: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Shih Tzu
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
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
Shih Tzu
Great with Kids
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 Shih Tzu
Small, sturdy companion dog from Tibetan and Chinese palaces, 4.5–8 kg with a long, flowing coat and chrysanthemum-like face. Affectionate, cheerful, and confident, it suits many homes. Needs moderate exercise, intensive grooming, and patient, reward-based training.
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