Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison – Which dog is better Da Kochyano Spay or Cu Faoil?

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Name	Afghan Hound	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	Afghanistan	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Cu Faoil
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is heavier?	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Is an Afghan Hound taller than an Irish Wolfhound?	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed costs more?	$2000-$2500	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare training requirements.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare alertness levels.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound?	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 Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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 Irish Wolfhound 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 an Irish Wolfhound. 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare activity levels.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare obesity risks.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound? Compare fur types.	Fine	Wiry Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Do Afghan Hound dogs shed more than Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Can an Afghan Hound and an Irish Wolfhound be friends? Do Afghan Hound dogs get along with Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound 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.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	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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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Afghan Hound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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 Irish Wolfhound. 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 Irish Wolfhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Afghan Hound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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