Afghan Hound vs Azawakh
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a dog breed of extraordinary elegance and grace.
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Azawakh
The Azawakh is an elegant and proud sighthound with a distinctive character.
View profile→| Attribute | Afghan Hound | Azawakh |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 64 - 69 cm | 60 - 74 cm |
| Weight | 25 kg | 20 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 15 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Sighthounds | Sighthounds |
| Grooming | High | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | High | Very high |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Child Friendly | Low | Low |
| Character | The Afghan Hound is a dog breed of extraordinary elegance and grace. | The Azawakh is an elegant and proud sighthound with a distinctive character. |
Comparison
Afghan Hound
Azawakh
Summary
The Afghan Hound is a large dog (25 kg) with a life expectancy of 15 years. The Azawakh is large (20 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the Afghan Hound rates high, the Azawakh low. The Afghan Hound scores low for child-friendliness, the Azawakh low. For beginners, the Afghan Hound is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Afghan Hound has low trainability with high energy
Afghan HoundFor Families
Both breeds are comparable
For Active People
Azawakh has very high energy level
AzawakhLow Maintenance
Azawakh: grooming low, shedding low
AzawakhFor Apartments
Afghan Hound is large with high energy
Afghan HoundFrequently Asked Questions
The Afghan Hound is a large dog (25 kg) with high energy. The Azawakh is large (20 kg) with very high energy. The Afghan Hound lives 15 years, the Azawakh 14 years.