Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Baluchi Hound or German Quail Dog?

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Name	Afghan Hound	German Spaniel
Origins	Afghanistan	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Baluchi Hound, Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound / Persian Greyhound	German Quail Dog, Deutscher Wachtel, Deutscher Wachtelhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
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	No data available
Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Afghan Hound and German Spaniel?	$2000-$2500	No data available
Availability	Very frequent	Average

Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel size comparison:	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel weight comparison:	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)

Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Thick Wavy
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound and German Spaniel color? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel color comparison:	Tan Blue Cream Red White Silver Black	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel shedding:	Afghan Hounds shed moderately.	German Spaniels shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	6-8 weeks Rarely.

Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Alert Energetic
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Afghan Hound or German Spaniel smarter? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel intelligence:	Low: The Afghan Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Smart: German Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel trainability comparison. What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are quite easy to train.	German Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.	German Spaniels are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel social needs comparison:	Afghan Hounds need for social interaction is average.	German Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.	Average: The German Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	German Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Afghan Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	German Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
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 German Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Afghan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Spaniels have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Afghan Hound fajta.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani German Spaniel kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Afghan Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	German Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting 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.

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Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.	German Spaniels are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Spaniels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	No Afghan Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Spaniels usually don’t get on well with other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel health problems comparison:	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Hypothyroidism	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound and German Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Afghan Hound and German Spaniel?	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel energy level comparison:	Afghan Hounds are high energy dogs.	German Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.	German Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Afghan Hounds don't need too much sleep.	German Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or German Spaniel? Does the Afghan Hound breed eat more than the German Spaniel breed?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Low.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Afghan Hound or German Spaniel?	Medium The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel?	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Afghan Hound and German Spaniel have? Afghan Hound vs German Spaniel litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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