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Name	Afghan Hound	Afghan Shepherd	Afador
Origins	Afghanistan	Afghanistan	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	De Kochyano Spai Jangi Spai Sage Jangi Sage Kuchi Kuchi Dog	Afghan Lab
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which is the smallest dog, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afghan Shepherd? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 132 lbs (60 kg), Female: 102 lbs (46 kg)	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 28-35 inches (71-89 cm), Female: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm)	20-28 inches (51-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 31,5 inches (80 cm), Female: 29,5 inches (75 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$500-$600	$400-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Afador is a commonly available dog breed.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador intelligence:	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low: The Afghan Shepherd is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Afador is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador trainability comparison.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Afador dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Afador dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Afador dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Stubborn Energetic Alert Affectionate Loyal Athletic Guarding
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Afador dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Afghan Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Afador dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Afador dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Afador is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Afador dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador playfulness comparison:	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Afadors, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Afghan Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Afador is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Shepherd breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afador breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Afghan Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Afador dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afador bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador mouthiness comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afador dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Cataracts Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Glaucoma Corneal Dystrophy Pannus Demodicosis Muscular Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Sub-Aortic Stenosis (SAS)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound, Afghan Shepherd and Afador breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Afghan Shepherd: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Afador: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Afador can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador energy level comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Afador dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Afador dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Afador dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afghan Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afador's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Thick	Dense Straight Medium
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound, Afghan Shepherd and Afador color?	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Any color, dark spots	Black Gray Red Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Afghan Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Afador requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afador dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Afador has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Afador is an average drooler. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Afghan Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Afador dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Afador dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afador dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Afador dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afador dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Afador dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afador is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afadors are not the best breed for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Afghan Hound or Afghan Shepherd or Afador? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afador breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Afghan Hound and Afghan Shepherd and Afador have?	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Afghan Hound vs Afghan Shepherd vs Afador Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Unknown	Not recognized by any clubs.

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