Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Comparison – Which dog is better Da Kochyano Spay or Silken?

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Name	Afghan Hound	Silken Windhound
Origins	Afghanistan	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting 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	Silken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Is the Afghan Hound bigger than the Silken Windhound breed? Is an Afghan Hound smaller than a Silken Windhound?	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Is an Afghan Hound taller than a Silken Windhound?	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Afghan Hound and Silken Windhound?	$2000-$2500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound smarter? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound intelligence:	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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Trainability Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound trainability comparison. What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? 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.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Silken Windhound 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 Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound 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 Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Silken Windhound 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 Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. 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 Silken Windhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound 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.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	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 Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound and Silken Windhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Afghan Hound and Silken Windhound?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	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 Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound energy level comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Silken Windhound 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 Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Does the Afghan Hound breed eat more than the Silken Windhound breed?	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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound coat comparison:	Fine	Silky
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound and Silken Windhound color? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound color comparison:	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Do Afghan Hound dogs shed more than Silken Windhound dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. 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 Silken Windhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound 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 Silken Windhound?	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound 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.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? Can an Afghan Hound and a Silken Windhound be friends? Do Afghan Hound dogs get along with Silken Windhound dogs?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silken Windhound 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 Silken Windhound 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.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Afghan Hound or Silken Windhound? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silken Windhound 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.	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.

Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Afghan Hound and Silken Windhound have? Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Afghan Hound vs Silken Windhound 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.
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.
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

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