Afghan Hound vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Kangal Dogs.
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Turkey
Origin Year
-200 BC
700 AD
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Afghan Hound
Kangal Dog
