Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Da Kochyano Spay or Sheepdog?

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Name	Afghan Hound	Border Collie
Origins	Afghanistan	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	93	38
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Afghan Hound and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Is an Afghan Hound taller than a Border Collie?	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Afghan Hound and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Do Afghan Hound dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Can an Afghan Hound and a Border Collie be friends? Do Afghan Hound dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Afghan Hound or a Border Collie? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which has stronger military background?	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 Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Afghan Hound and Border Collie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Afghan Hound and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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