Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Afghan Hound
Origins	Spain Belgium	Afghanistan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	46	93
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Baluchi Hound, Tazi, Tazhi Spay, Da Kochyano Spay, Sage Balochi, Ogar Afgan, Eastern Greyhound / Persian Greyhound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America	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
Price	$700-$1000	$2000-$2500

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Size	Small	Large
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Coat	Curly	Fine
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Tan Blue Cream Red White Silver Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Afghan Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Afghan Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Afghan Hounds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Afghan Hounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Afghan Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Afghan Hounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Afghan Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Afghan Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Afghan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Afghan Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Afghan Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Afghan Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Afghan Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Afghan Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Afghan Hounds 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Afghan Hound 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 - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Afghan Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Afghan Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Afghan Hounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Afghan Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
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	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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