West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better West Highland Corgi or De Kochyano Spai?

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Name	West Highland Corgi	Afghan Shepherd
Origins	Scotland Wales	Afghanistan
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Group	Designer Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	684	489
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	De Kochyano Spai Jangi Spai Sage Jangi Sage Kuchi Kuchi Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Is the West Highland Corgi bigger than the Afghan Shepherd breed? Is a West Highland Corgi smaller than an Afghan Shepherd?	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Male: 132 lbs (60 kg), Female: 102 lbs (46 kg)
Height Which is taller, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Is a West Highland Corgi taller than an Afghan Shepherd?	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 28-35 inches (71-89 cm), Female: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 31,5 inches (80 cm), Female: 29,5 inches (75 cm)

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between West Highland Corgi and Afghan Shepherd?	$900-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	Average: The West Highland Corgi is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd smarter? Which is best? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The West Highland Corgi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Afghan Shepherd is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd trainability comparison. What's the difference between West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	West Highland Corgi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Going Cheerful	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	High: West Highland Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Afghan Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd social needs comparison:	West Highland Corgi dogs are a social breed. See more.	Afghan Shepherd 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 West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	West Highland Corgi dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The West Highland Corgi is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	A lot: West Highland Corgi is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Afghan Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	Apartment-friendly dog the West Highland Corgi breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Shepherd breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	West Highland Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Afghan Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland Corgi bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a West Highland Corgi more dangerous than an Afghan Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The West Highland Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	West Highland Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Afghan Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Cystinuria Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy White Dog Shaker Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis Pulmonary Fibrosis	Cataracts Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Glaucoma Corneal Dystrophy Pannus Demodicosis Muscular Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	Rare The West Highland Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Afghan Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland Corgi and Afghan Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the West Highland Corgi and Afghan Shepherd?	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland Corgi: 14 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Afghan Shepherd: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The West Highland Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd energy level comparison:	West Highland Corgi dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	West Highland Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Does the West Highland Corgi breed eat more than the Afghan Shepherd breed?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afghan Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd coat comparison:	Fluffy Dense	Dense Thick
Colors What are the original West Highland Corgi and Afghan Shepherd color? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd color comparison:	Red White Fawn Sable Black & Tan	Any color, dark spots
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The West Highland Corgi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Afghan Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Do West Highland Corgi dogs shed more than Afghan Shepherd dogs?	West Highland Corgi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Shepherd 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: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The West Highland Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	The West Highland Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	West Highland Corgi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Afghan Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	West Highland Corgi dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd?	West Highland Corgi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Can a West Highland Corgi and an Afghan Shepherd be friends? Do West Highland Corgi dogs get along with Afghan Shepherd dogs?	West Highland Corgi dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	Yes West Highland Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No West Highland Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	West Highland Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Afghan Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd 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: West Highland Corgi or Afghan Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd?	Not really West Highland Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Shepherd 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.	Yes 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.

West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd 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 West Highland Corgi and Afghan Shepherd have? West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd litter size comparison:	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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West Highland Corgi vs Afghan Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Not recognized by any clubs.	Unknown

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