Afghan Hound vs Poodle
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Poodles.
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1200 AD
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Afghan Hound
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Afghan Hound
Poodle
