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Name	Whippet	Saluki	Afghan Hound
Origins	England	Fertile Crescent	Afghanistan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Saluki or Saluki? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Hound 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: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Afghan Hound 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	The Whippet 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.	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	No data available	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Saluki and Afghan Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound energy level comparison:	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Saluki dogs have an average exercise need.	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep.	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	1 to 2 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.	2 to 2.5 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? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Whippet, Saluki and Afghan Hound color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Whippet or Saluki or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Afghan Hound 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: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Afghan Hound 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 Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saluki dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound 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.	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: Whippet or Saluki or Afghan Hound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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.	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: Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Hound 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Whippet and Saluki and Afghan Hound have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Whippet vs Saluki vs Afghan Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	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

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