Afghan Hound
VS
Smålandsstövare
Afghan Hound vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Afghan Hound and Smålandsstövare side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
63 – 74 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Afghan Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
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 Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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