Afghan Hound vs Saluki – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Afghan Hound | Saluki |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 93 | 123 |
Reviews | 0 | 1 |
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Other Names | Baluchi Hound, Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound / Persian Greyhound | Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed. |
FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. |
Breed Recognition | 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 set |
Price | $2000-$2500 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Size | Large | Large |
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Weight | Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 57 pounds (28 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) |
Height | 27-29 inches (69-74 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) |
Avg. Height | 28 inches (71.5 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) |
Hair & Care - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Coat | Fine | Smooth |
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Colors | Tan Blue Cream Red White Silver Black | Chocolate Fawn Red White Tan Cream Golden Silver Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | Afghan Hounds shed moderately. | Salukis shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Temperament | Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy | Aloof Quiet Loyal Intelligent Reserved |
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Intelligent Rank | Low: The Afghan Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Average: Saluki's has average obedience intelligence. |
Trainability | Afghan Hounds are quite easy to train. | Salukis are easy to train. |
Playfulness | Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | Afghan Hounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Salukis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level | Afghan Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Salukis are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs | Afghan Hounds need for social interaction is average. | Salukis need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. |
Watchdog Ability | Afghan Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Salukis are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Afghan Hounds can't provide protection for their territory. | Salukis can't provide protection for their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Afghan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Salukis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Afghan Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Salukis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive | Afghan Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Salukis have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Afghan Hounds are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Salukis are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Afghan Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Salukis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | 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. |
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. |
Good With - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Stranger Friendly | Afghan Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Salukis are average friendly towards strangers. |
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Child Friendly | Afghan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs. | Salukis are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Afghan Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Salukis are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Afghan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Salukis are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Afghan Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Salukis usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Afghan Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Salukis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
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. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. |
Health Factors - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Health Issues | The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Allergies Cancer Cataracts Hypothyroidism | No set |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-14 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Energy Level | Afghan Hounds are high energy dogs. | Salukis are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Afghan Hounds need quite a lot of exercise. | Salukis have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need | Afghan Hounds don't need too much sleep. | Salukis don't need too much sleep. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Low. | Low. |
Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Afghan Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Saluki is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Afghan Hound vs Saluki
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 6-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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